The growth of First Baptist Church in Fernandina Beach, Florida, isn’t the result of a slick campaign or a reinvention of worship. According to Senior Pastor Zach Terry, it comes down to something far simpler: People want to be talked with, not talked at.
World Evangelical Alliance celebrates 180th anniversary
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has held an online celebration to mark its 180th anniversary. Hundreds of people from more than 22 countries attended, and the event was rebroadcast to accommodate different time zones.
Founded in London in 1846, the WEA now extends to more than 160 countries and territories. Through nine regional evangelical alliances spanning regions including Asia and Europe, it serves 650 million evangelicals worldwide. Commemorative gatherings were scheduled around the world on 27 September, designated “WEA Day”.
Wycliffe celebrates ‘remarkable moment’ as Bible translation advances at rapid pace
“The day is getting closer when everyone has access to God’s word in their own language, thanks to the amazing momentum in the work of Bible translation that has continued in the past 12 months,” Wycliffe Bible Translators has said.
The complete Bible is now available in more than 800 languages worldwide after another year of rapid progress in Bible translation, according to new figures from the Bible translation ministry.
Federal court dismisses JAFC suit against ACNA
A federal judge in South Carolina has dismissed the Jurisdiction of the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy’s lawsuit against the Anglican Church in North America, holding that the dispute cannot be decided by a civil court without intruding into matters of church discipline, governance, and polity. The dismissal for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction is without prejudice.
Western Gulf Coast sets Nov. 7 synod to elect Paul Donison as bishop; Great Plains transfer proposed
The Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast has called an electoral synod for Nov. 7 to choose its second bishop, with the Rt. Rev. Paul Donison standing as the sole nominee, while the Great Plains Missionary District is preparing to join the diocese if the election succeeds and the result is confirmed.
Update from the ANiE: Over one new church a month
Nearly six years after its founding, the Anglican Network in Europe has kept up a striking pace of growth: better than one new congregation added every month, according to official data from each diocese. Now it counts 121 local congregations, up from the 30 it started with when it launched in the 8 December 2020, by GAFCON Primates’ Council.
Averaged out, the growth from 30 to 121 congregations works out to roughly 91 new communities over about 69 months — or slightly more than one congregation added per month since its founding, a move that has held steady enough to become something of a talking point.
Former Long Island church to be sold for $11.8 million as two congregations merge
Two Episcopal congregations in the Diocese of Long Island began worshipping together this month through a merger that expects to benefit financially from the prospective sale of one of the two church properties for $11.8 million.
How Can Disciples Walk Faithfully in a Postliterate Era?
Is reading really on the verge of extinction? What do Christians stand to lose in a world that prizes short-form videos over the printed word—and how can we walk faithfully? I spoke with several Christian experts in literature and technology who shared their hopes and fears for a postliterate society.
What Clergy Age Trends Tell Us About Church Leadership
What can church leaders learn from the latest Clergy Age Trends report? Jonathan Page identifies three key takeaways for the church: cultivating calls to ministry among younger people, recognizing how changing family and vocational realities are reshaping itinerancy, and addressing the financial challenges that affect clergy recruitment and retention.
Evangelicals Must Reform Their Worship
Church isn't meant to be a dull routine or an entertainment-driven spectacle. It's a weekly heavenly ascent that transforms us to live the Christian life here on earth. Adriel Sanchez joins Michael Horton and Bob Hiller to discuss his book, Why We Worship: Experiencing Heaven on Earth at Church.
Active faith linked to happier marriages and lower divorce rates, study finds
People who regularly attend church are more likely to report happy marriages, according to a new report examining the relationship between faith and family life.
According to the Institute for Family Studies (IFS) study, they also reported a stronger commitment to marriage and greater sexual satisfaction than those who were less religiously active.
12 Reasons to Go to Church on Rainy Sundays
This article is adapted from one written by Frances Havergal and published in 1916.
Is It Worth Going to Church When I Can’t Even Be in the Service?
Should I even bother going to church when I’m not going to be in the service most of the time?
In the disorienting, frustrating blur of fresh motherhood, this is a crucial question. First, your baby always needs to eat and/or nap during the service. Then, he becomes mobile and wants to practice walking rather than sitting in the pew. Next, he learns a word and wants to shout it repeatedly at top volume. This leads to months—or years, if you have multiple children—of wondering, Will I ever sit through a whole service again?
The Case for (Sometimes) Wordless Evangelism
There’s scriptural warrant for preaching a wordless gospel through our actions after we’ve clearly proclaimed it in words.
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