Monday, November 10, 2025

Monday's Catch: '7 Things Churches Not (Yet) Seeing Revival Can Learn'


7 Things Churches Not (Yet) Seeing Revival Can Learn
Not every church is experiencing revival right now. Some are still waiting, still struggling to reach the unchurched, and wondering what’s next.

In this episode, I share 7 key insights churches not yet seeing revival can learn from those that are. These aren’t just theories—they’re practical shifts future-focused churches are already making. If your church isn’t growing the way you’d hoped, this video will help you refocus your strategy and leadership for what’s ahead.

Why 2025’s Attendance Patterns Create Unprecedented Ministry Opportunities
The biggest obstacle to church revitalization isn’t declining attendance—it’s pastors designing ministry for people who don’t exist.

Ten Practical Ways to Encourage a Discouraged Church
When a church becomes discouraged, energy drains away and mission focus fades. Evangelism slows. Outreach dwindles. Over time, discouragement settles like fog over the entire congregation. Yet, God specializes in breathing new life into tired hearts and weary churches. Even the most downtrodden church can rediscover hope, strength, and purpose.

ACNA Archbishop Faces Second Sexual Misconduct Complaint
After two weeks’ delay in validation by the Anglican Church in North America’s provincial office, formal ecclesiastical disciplinary complaints against Archbishop Steve Wood have been officially filed—and expanded.
Also See: ACNA archbishop faces second sexual harassment claim as questions arise about interim leader; ACNA crisis worsens even more
A Once-Derided ‘Circus’ That Became Beloved
A peculiarity from an exceptional moment in American Anglicanism, what has come to be called the Fond du Lac Circus remains a high-water mark in the debate over ritualism among Episcopalians.

Trump triples down to block food benefits for hungry Americans
After a weekend of rapid-fire developments in the battle over food benefits for hungry families, the Trump administration has tripled down on its demands that SNAP payments not be made during the government shutdown.

Sarasota church, parishioner partner to form $200K community matching fund during shutdown
Church of the Redeemer in downtown Sarasota has partnered with parishioner Hugh Culverhouse Jr. to establish the Culverhouse Benevolence Fund to help those in the parish and wider Sarasota community who are facing economic hardships because of the government shutdown.

The Post-Literate Pastor
A digitally mediated, cloud-based scripturality will never have a serious chance of producing well-rounded disciples of Jesus Christ.

15 Ways to Keep Loving Ministry When You’re Tired
Fatigue is not failure. It’s a sign that you’ve been giving deeply. But love for ministry, like any love, needs tending if it’s going to last.

How to Preach the Christmas Story Like It’s Brand New
The challenge of preaching the Christmas story like it’s brand new isn’t about adding something novel—it’s about recovering something eternal.

When It Feels Like the Temptation Is Coming From Outside
I did not speak to Satan or rebuke him, and I did not fret that I had become possessed by a demon.

7 Suggestions for When You’re Struggling to Worship Joyfully
...what are we to do when we find ourselves worshiping without joy? More to the point, how are we to keep worshiping when we struggle to do so joyfully? Consider the following suggestions...

10 Ways To Support Your Church
Whether you’re a longtime member or new to your congregation, there are many simple, meaningful ways to invest in the life and future of your church.

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