When we come to the subject of church revitalization, there is a natural tendency to camp out.
Old Balmain church celebrates new growth
When your parish sits in one of the least religious suburbs in NSW, how do you introduce its people to Jesus and the joy of salvation?
For the members of St Mary’s, Balmain, which was reclassified as a full parish at this year’s Sydney Synod, the answer is simple: love. The Rev Matt Davies, who became rector in 2022, said there is a tangible village feel where they’re located near the end of the Balmain Peninsula, so “we’re seeking to be the heart of the village”.
She Became Archbishop—But Some Bishops Won’t Even Take Communion from Her
Not everyone in the Church of England supports having a woman as Archbishop, or even as a Priest. This video discusses where things stand now.
Why the Anglican Communion Matters in Parish Ministry
"As a parish priest...I contend that for my parish, diocese, and denomination to flourish, the Anglican Communion is not a peripheral structure but a vital resource of identity, accountability, and mission. Ignoring or downplaying the Communion risks insularity; embracing it situates us within a living tradition...."
More men attending church than women, especially among Gen X and millennials
In a shift that has become much more noticeable in five of the last six years, men, especially among millennials and Generation X, have been outpacing women in church attendance. The trend spiked significantly this year, a new Barna report has found.
Also See: Why Are Women Leaving the Church? Learning from Jen Hatmaker’s Deconversion
Animal rights activists want Archbishop Mullally to ban leather Bibles and beeswax candles
Animal rights campaigners want the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, to phase out the use of animal-derived materials in churches, including leather-bound Bibles, beeswax candles and wool vestments.
Why is Edward the Confessor remembered by both the Anglican and Catholic Churches?
13 October is the day in the Anglican and Catholic calendar to remember King Edward the Confessor, English saint and king. He founded Westminster Abbey, where his memory is evoked at each coronation. This is his story.
Who Will Disciple Pastors?
Although pastors need to be prepared for the work of ministry, we also need someone to disciple us—helping us in our walk with Jesus.
5 Common Mistakes Pastors Make at Christmas (and How to Avoid Them)
This article identifies five mistakes pastors make at Christmas and offers practical ways to avoid them—so the good news of Jesus remains central amid the busyness.
Digital Worship Fatigue
...the surge in online participation was not a revolution. It was a survival strategy. And now, people are tired of digital substitutes. What they want most is to gather again.
Worship Leader: Now is the Time to Prepare for Christmas
Christmas worship deserves your best attention not just because it’s one of the most attended services of the year, but because it’s one of the most profound moments to remind people why Jesus came.
The more intentional your preparation now, the freer your heart will be to worship when the season arrives.
Lying AI
AI systems can easily lie and deceive us – a fact researchers are painfully aware of.
Most Churches Rarely Evaluate Their Discipleship Strategies
How to Share the Gospel at Christmas Without Being Pushy
Every year, Christmas opens doors that stay closed most of the year. Even those who rarely attend church or talk about faith find themselves humming carols about a Savior’s birth or showing up for a Christmas Eve service. Yet for many Christians, the desire to talk about Jesus during the holidays comes with a hesitation: How do you share the gospel at Christmas without sounding intrusive or self-righteous?
The challenge is real—but it’s also an opportunity to live out the message you want to share.
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