Friday's Catch: 'You Cannot Revitalize a Church That Has Lost Its Why' And More

You Cannot Revitalize a Church That Has Lost Its Why
The church isn’t just about helping those who are seeking, but also about inspiring everyone to ask deeper questions. It’s a place that nurtures curiosity and encourages personal growth.

Is the Era of Christian Mission Over? Redefining the Church’s Purpose
What do we really mean by mission? Is it biblical? How central is it to Christianity?

Barna warns of 'definitive failing' to instill biblical beliefs in churchgoers amid release of new data
New data shows most Americans and emerging Christians lack alignment with a biblical worldview.

Bible Society withdraws 'Quiet Revival' report as it admits data was 'faulty'
Bible Society has pulled its controversial 'Quiet Revival' report which claimed that Gen Z was returning to church in surprising numbers.

The report was based on polling conducted on its behalf by YouGov and sparked much interest at the prospect of a resurgence of interest in Christianity after years of falling church attendance.

Also See: Christian group withdraws 'flawed' claim of Gen Z-fuelled revival

Mullally Installed as 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
It was four seasons in an hour as more than 2,000 people gathered at Canterbury Cathedral for the installation of the Most Rev. Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury on March 25.

Also See: Archbishop Sarah: A Biography with Andrew Atherstone

The glaring absences from the Archbishop of Canterbury's installation
It would appear that twelve primates, more than 25% of them, had refused to attend the service. It was the primates of Alexandria, Chile, Congo, Indian Ocean, Kenya, Myanmar, Nigeria, Rwanda, SE Asia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda who absented themselves. Given this, the reason is clear, for these are the leaders of Gafcon and the Global South Fellowship of Anglicans (GSFA).

Paganism is on the rise in Britain – this is why
...scrape away the myths and projections, and modern Paganism is revealed as a serious, significant religious position within British society – and one that is particularly fast-growing. The census tells us that there has been a near 30 per cent increase in adherents since 2011 (from an admittedly low base), and yesterday a report from the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life revealed that Paganism is the most popular spiritual destination for people dropping out of Christianity.

ACNA Commissions Postmortem of Ruch Title IV Process
A third-party law firm will conduct a review of the Anglican Church in North America’s administration of its Title IV disciplinary process against the Rt. Rev. Stewart Ruch III, the denomination’s Executive Committee announced on March 24. The review will examine the role the church’s provincial office played in the investigation, indictment, and his controversial ecclesiastical trial.

Catholic Church won’t survive without ordaining women, cardinal warns
Unless the Catholic Church breaks its 2,000-year tradition of ordaining only men to the priesthood, Archbishop of Luxembourg Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich doesn’t believe it “can continue to exist.” And the majority of Catholic women agree with him, he claims.

What Is Justification? Stephen Westerholm
How is a person made right with a holy God? Join Kirk E. Miller and New Testament scholar Stephen Westerholm for an in-depth discussion on the vital doctrine of justification. They explore the biblical basis for justification, including primary Old and New Testament passages, key terms like “works of the law,” and various interpretations old and new, such as the New Perspective on Paul.

The Will of God Isn’t a GPS
...how can God’s Word help us discern the will of God?.

Stop Scrolling and Start Singing!
Where is your heart right now? Is your attention trapped in a man-made screen, or has creation stirred you to marvel at the Maker of the lake and sky? Psalm 96 invites you to look up from your phone, remember the Lord’s salvation and splendor, and shout a new song to the Lord.

How Church Leaders Are Using AI (And What Concerns Them Most)
New Barna research from Technology for Missional Impact: State of Church Tech 2026, produced in partnership with Pushpay, suggests that while some churches are experimenting with AI, most leaders are still in the early stages of understanding how these tools may shape ministry. The findings reveal a church landscape marked by curiosity, caution and discernment.

How to Start a Men’s Ministry in Your Church
Here are three principles for a church wanting to start a men’s ministry with its best foot forward toward overall church health.

Why we need daily repentance
Lent is often spoken of as a season of renewal, reflection and deeper devotion. Many Christians use these weeks to pray more intentionally, fast from distractions, or refocus their hearts on God. Yet genuine spiritual renewal does not begin with outward discipline alone. It begins with repentance.

Tiny changes, massive payoffs
"There seems to be a real health benefit even in making relatively small changes to lifestyle and behaviour," writes Stephen Kneale. He goes on to conclude that there also may be a spiritual benefit.