The call to discipleship must always begin with evangelism: telling the lost about the life-changing gospel.
What I have observed is that Episcopal, United Methodist, Continuing Anglican, and Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) churches struggle with evangelism. They are not alone. Most mainline and evangelical churches do too. What I have also observed Episcopal, United Methodist, Continuing Anglican, and ACNA churches is that they have developed a church culture that is antagonistic toward evangelism. This observation was reinforced during a visit to a local Episcopal church when a retired Episcopal priest preached a sermon denigrating evangelism and the congregation enthusiastically agreed with her.John Lennox urges Christians to overcome fear of sharing their faith
Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist Professor John Lennox has encouraged believers to be more confident in sharing their faith, stressing that evangelism is not reserved for preachers, theologians or those with extensive biblical knowledge.
In a wide-ranging interview with Christian apologetics organisation Solas, the 81-year-old professor reflected on his decades of defending Christianity publicly and offered practical advice to Christians who feel intimidated by questions about their beliefs.
Bishop urges churches to embrace growing interest in Christianity
The Bishop of Blackburn has called on churches across Lancashire to prepare for a renewed interest in Christianity, saying there are encouraging signs of a “rebirth” among young people and families exploring faith.
The Rt Rev Philip North said Christians must move beyond a narrative of decline and become more confident in sharing the Gospel as churches report new people attending services after first exploring Christianity online.
Also See: How did Bishop Philip North slip through the managerialist episcopal net?Episcopal Church membership has dropped by nearly 500K since 2015
The Episcopal Church's years-long decline continued in 2025, with the denomination having nearly 500,000 fewer members than a decade earlier, according to a new report.
The Episcopal Church was the church of my teen years and the church to which I returned in my 30s. In the 1980s and the 1990s I was involved in planting and pioneering a new Episcopal church and for a short time in the opening decade of this century I was also involved in launching a second new church plant, one of two new works started in the Diocese of Louisiana at that time. The events of 2003 damaged the public image of the Episcopal Church in a conservative state and resulted not only a sudden drop in church attendance and giving across the diocese but caused the closure of one of these church plants and the slow death of the other. Of the five remaining Episcopal churches in the part of the Diocese of Kentucky in which I live, only one has a priest of its own. For the sacraments the others must secure the services of a supply priest, often from the Diocese of West Tennessee. It is sad to see what has happened to the Episcopal Church both nationally and regionally.Executive Council backs presiding bishop’s strategic vision for The Episcopal Church
Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on Oct. 19 presented publicly for the first time his sweeping, point-by-point strategic vision for The Episcopal Church, titled “Our Courageous Witness,” that combines Christian witness in the public square, greater support for dioceses and congregations and structural and financial changes intended to sustain the church for years to come.
The 15-year framework, which is expected to guide a restructured triennial churchwide budget for 2028-30, was endorsed in a vote by Executive Council, the church’s governing and oversight body between meetings of General Convention. The council adopted the plan unanimously without discussion during a livestreamed session.
3 reasons all churches should pay attention to HPUMC right now
Why is a Baptist-affiliated news service spending so much time writing about the Methodists these days?
The answer is simple: Because the legal battle between Highland Park United Methodist Church and The United Methodist Church has implications for all churches — especially those with denominational identifications.
Also See: Dallas megachurch to vote on leaving UMCThe End of the Methodist Church? Why Baptists Are Taking Notes
The Methodist Church is on the brink of a historic split, and Baptists are watching closely to see how the situation unfolds. In this video, we explore the reasons behind the split and what it could mean for the future of the Methodist Church. We also examine why Baptists are paying close attention to the developments, and what lessons they can learn from the experience. With the Methodist Church's traditional stance on social issues being challenged, the split has significant implications for the wider Christian community. Join us as we delve into the complexities of the situation and discuss the potential consequences for the Methodist Church and beyond. Whether you're a Methodist, Baptist, or simply interested in the latest developments in the Christian world, this video is for you. Stay informed and up-to-date on the latest news and analysis.
VOICES: Yes, LGBT identity really is in free fall
What goes up so quickly will eventually come down just as fast.
This is precisely what has happened with gay and trans identity among American teens after our national LGBT social acid trip.
I have a confession: I like Greta Gerwig, even though she annoys me. I’ve written about why she already annoyed me even before I learned she was going to do weird stuff with her adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew for Netflix. The main Discourse around that adaptation has focused on her choice to cast Meryl Streep as the voice of Aslan. Writing for The Daily Wire, I observed that this is just the latest in a line of feminist choices in her filmmaking, from the decision to scrub out Jo’s marriage in Little Women to the emasculating portrayal of Ken and his fellow witless guy dolls in Barbie. Beyond this, Gerwig announced that she was taking other stylistic liberties with the aesthetics of Narnia, infusing it with a confusing jumble of Things Greta Gerwig Likes which may be cool in their place, yet make little sense when superimposed onto Lewis’s vision. Now that we’ve gotten a first trailer…well, see for yourself....
What Is the Most Important Part of a Church Service?
To ask whether one part of a church service is more important than another is like asking whether the most important ingredient in bread is the flour, the yeast, or the water. It’s a nonsense question because if you take away any of those ingredients, you don’t have bread. If you eat only the flour but skip the water, you may have eaten something, but it’s not bread. If you knead together yeast and water, you have created some substance, but it’s not dough and if you bake it, it won’t emerge as a well-formed loaf. You need it all to make something that is genuine, that is nourishing, that you can describe as bread.
Why Did American Churches Silence the Choir for a Worship Band? (Part 2)
The disappearance of the church choir wasn’t just about replacing organs with electric guitars—it changed the very nature of how we sing together. In Part 2 of this documentary series, we dive deeper into the technical, cultural, and practical mechanics behind the decline of congregational singing in American sanctuaries.
From unsingable pop-vocal ranges and commercial songwriting to high decibel levels and the rise of paid session musicians, we examine why modern churchgoers increasingly find themselves listening rather than singing out. We trace how the transition from four-part hymnal harmonies to dark, sound-dampened auditoriums altered the physical and theological landscape of Sunday morning worship.
Young people are finding their way to the Christian faith through media, says bishop
Christians working in the media are on the frontline of helping people find faith, says Church of England Bishop Ruth Bushyager.
She told a conference organised by Christians in Media that most of the increasing numbers of people exploring the gospel today are turning to media sources.
Children’s declining wellbeing linked to lack of belonging, Christian charity warns
A fifth of young people across the UK struggle to feel at home in their local area, according to a new report from Christian charity The Children’s Society.
Its ‘Good Childhood Report 2026’ warns of a concerning link between social isolation and declining childhood wellbeing, and highlights the importance of supportive relationships, welcoming community spaces, and trusted adults in helping children develop a sense of belonging.
What goes up so quickly will eventually come down just as fast.
This is precisely what has happened with gay and trans identity among American teens after our national LGBT social acid trip.
This development merits further study as does other developments which may affect the Episcopal church and other mainline churches not only in the near future but also the present. Both conservative and progressive Christians are prone to wishful thinking. Knowing your community, its culture and subcultures, and what members of the community and its various groups believe and value, and being sensitive to these beliefs and values is essential to reaching and engaging that community.Greta Gerwig’s Sincere Subversion of Narnia
I have a confession: I like Greta Gerwig, even though she annoys me. I’ve written about why she already annoyed me even before I learned she was going to do weird stuff with her adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew for Netflix. The main Discourse around that adaptation has focused on her choice to cast Meryl Streep as the voice of Aslan. Writing for The Daily Wire, I observed that this is just the latest in a line of feminist choices in her filmmaking, from the decision to scrub out Jo’s marriage in Little Women to the emasculating portrayal of Ken and his fellow witless guy dolls in Barbie. Beyond this, Gerwig announced that she was taking other stylistic liberties with the aesthetics of Narnia, infusing it with a confusing jumble of Things Greta Gerwig Likes which may be cool in their place, yet make little sense when superimposed onto Lewis’s vision. Now that we’ve gotten a first trailer…well, see for yourself....
What Is the Most Important Part of a Church Service?
To ask whether one part of a church service is more important than another is like asking whether the most important ingredient in bread is the flour, the yeast, or the water. It’s a nonsense question because if you take away any of those ingredients, you don’t have bread. If you eat only the flour but skip the water, you may have eaten something, but it’s not bread. If you knead together yeast and water, you have created some substance, but it’s not dough and if you bake it, it won’t emerge as a well-formed loaf. You need it all to make something that is genuine, that is nourishing, that you can describe as bread.
Why Did American Churches Silence the Choir for a Worship Band? (Part 2)
The disappearance of the church choir wasn’t just about replacing organs with electric guitars—it changed the very nature of how we sing together. In Part 2 of this documentary series, we dive deeper into the technical, cultural, and practical mechanics behind the decline of congregational singing in American sanctuaries.
From unsingable pop-vocal ranges and commercial songwriting to high decibel levels and the rise of paid session musicians, we examine why modern churchgoers increasingly find themselves listening rather than singing out. We trace how the transition from four-part hymnal harmonies to dark, sound-dampened auditoriums altered the physical and theological landscape of Sunday morning worship.
Young people are finding their way to the Christian faith through media, says bishop
Christians working in the media are on the frontline of helping people find faith, says Church of England Bishop Ruth Bushyager.
She told a conference organised by Christians in Media that most of the increasing numbers of people exploring the gospel today are turning to media sources.
Children’s declining wellbeing linked to lack of belonging, Christian charity warns
A fifth of young people across the UK struggle to feel at home in their local area, according to a new report from Christian charity The Children’s Society.
Its ‘Good Childhood Report 2026’ warns of a concerning link between social isolation and declining childhood wellbeing, and highlights the importance of supportive relationships, welcoming community spaces, and trusted adults in helping children develop a sense of belonging.
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