Advent 2022: Who Will You Welcome?
The United States Council of Catholic Bishops reminds us that Advent is a time of preparation “that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second… Read More »Advent 2022: Who Will You Welcome?
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Fighting the Cliques in Your Church
As much as you hate to admit it, you’ve seen it happen in the very halls of your own church: people feeling ostracized because of… Read More »Fighting the Cliques in Your Church
Vatican II prepared us for this time
A recent article by Terence Sweeney is titled “Vatican II didn’t fail. It’s just getting started”. October 11, 2022, marked the 60th anniversary of the… Read More »Vatican II prepared us for this time
How a ChMS Solution Can Help Your Ministry This Winter
Winter is a busy season in ministry. You’re starting to reflect on this year’s ministry opportunities and look ahead at the new year, all while… Read More »How a ChMS Solution Can Help Your Ministry This Winter
People are Looking for Friendly Churches with Good Preaching
There was a day when denominational loyalty made it easy for people to find their next church or religious congregation. If a Baptist, a Methodist,… Read More »People are Looking for Friendly Churches with Good Preaching
People Avoid Church out of Discomfort with the People, the Leadership, the Organization, and the ‘Religion’
Almost one-third of Americans say they are active in a church or other religious congregation (33.2%). That means two out of three Americans stay at… Read More »People Avoid Church out of Discomfort with the People, the Leadership, the Organization, and the ‘Religion’
Who Are The People in Your Neighborhood?
People everywhere are yearning for meaning, purpose, and hope. Scarcely able to express this need, most have settled for an introspective existence, unaware of the… Read More »Who Are The People in Your Neighborhood?
Funny Pastor Appreciation Ideas
October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and if you’re like me, you want to make sure your pastoral team knows how much you want to honor… Read More »Funny Pastor Appreciation Ideas
The Disconnect Between Believing in Jesus and Participating in His Church is Expanding Rapidly
by Dirk Rinker and Michael Jaffarian Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” He was pleased with Peter’s answer: “You are… Read More »The Disconnect Between Believing in Jesus and Participating in His Church is Expanding Rapidly
Americans Want to See Strong Families, but Disagree on What That Is
The American people are unhappy with the moral condition of our country. Maybe that’s not news, but consider a few specifics: These findings are from… Read More »Americans Want to See Strong Families, but Disagree on What That Is
How To Successfully Launch Small Groups This Fall
If a disciple is a follower, he needs something to follow. For Christians, that means Christ. The job of the disciple-maker, then, is to point… Read More »How To Successfully Launch Small Groups This Fall
Church Labor Day Ideas
Summer has been hot and full of activities with some good rest sprinkled in here and there. Just before the fall air turns brisk and… Read More »Church Labor Day Ideas