For decades, church leaders have wrestled with the same question: Is traditional, brick-and-mortar church attendance a vanishing institution—or merely evolving? As we look ahead to the next twenty years, a blend of demographic shifts, cultural change, and emerging research suggests that the fate of traditional churches isn’t predetermined—but it is at a crossroads.
Church of England General Synod votes against blessing same-sex marriage after long debate
The Church of England’s General Synod has voted to end plans for stand-alone blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples in churches after extended debate. The decision also closes a years-long process that had examined whether such ceremonies could be introduced.
Also See: General Synod: A Beginning and an EndEpiscopal Church’s annual budget gets single-page public release, to mixed reviews
Churchwide leaders have unveiled a new, one-page format for The Episcopal Church’s annual budget document. They say the concise format — compared to past budgets exceeding 20 pages — is now more accurate, as well as more transparent in providing useful information about churchwide expenses, such as personnel, staff travel, contracted services, IT support and marketing.
Who were Saints Cyril and Methodius?
Everyone associates 14 February with Valentine's Day but did you know it is also the day to remember Saints Cyril and Methodius, who created the Cyrillic alphabet used in many eastern European countries. This is the storY....
Six Big Shifts In How People Volunteer—And How To Respond, with Laurie Graham (Ep 121)
“If your systems assume long-term commitments, you’ll miss out on good people who’d love to help short-term. Rethink the length and structure of roles.”
How USPS Postmark Changes Could Impact Church Tax Deadlines and Payroll Filings
The United States Postal Service (USPS) changed its process for postmarking first-class mail in December 2025, relegating the task to regional offices instead of local ones.
Before You Enroll: What You Need to Know About Seminary
Thom and Sam interview Dr. Andy Miller, the president of Wesley Biblical Seminary, to explore what every potential seminary student needs to consider before enrolling. While seminary can provide clarity and theological depth, it is not a magic formula for ministry success. This discussion breaks down the practical steps every prospective student should consider.
How Narcissistic Leadership Destroys Churches
By any measurable standard—attendance decline, staff turnover, congregational division—church health can be fragile. But leadership experts and ministry observers say one factor repeatedly surfaces in congregations that fracture or implode: narcissistic leadership.
Skip the Sound Bites: Recover the Lost Art of Listening to Sermons
Every Sunday, a spiritual war is waged as we seek to receive what God has for us from his Word.
Image Credit: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Asheville NC
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