Where are All the American Christians?
Jesus said, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 7:21). None of us reading this can say… Read More »Where are All the American Christians?
Missions & Outreach
Millions of Christians are Inactive in Their Faith: A Challenge and an Opportunity
Every church has a mix of more-active and less-active members. There are many ways we try to describe this. We might talk about the “faithful”… Read More »Millions of Christians are Inactive in Their Faith: A Challenge and an Opportunity
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
Reaching Those In Need Near Your Church
Whether they know it or not, people need to be connected to the life of the church. This means you get them involved in fellowship,… Read More »Reaching Those In Need Near Your Church
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’
Context of Community
Most of what is done in the church is done in the context of community. We learn from one another, serve together, meet each other’s… Read More »Context of Community
How to Throw a Great Party for Your Church
It’s the time of year when fun church event ideas are being planned- back to school, fall carnivals and trunk or treat, Friendsgiving meals, and… Read More »How to Throw a Great Party for Your Church
Fundraising is Proclaiming What We Believe
“Fundraising is, first and foremost, a form of ministry,” Theologian Henry Nouwen wrote in his book, The Spirituality of Fundraising. He goes on to say,… Read More »Fundraising is Proclaiming What We Believe
I’d Be In That Boat When It Comes To The Economy
If you’ve ever watched any of the late-night television shows, they would sometimes feature street interviews with everyday people asking them to name ten U.S.… Read More »I’d Be In That Boat When It Comes To The Economy
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
Churches are Impacted by the Economic Downturn
It’s nearly impossible to turn on talk radio, podcasts, or the news and not hear the economy as a top ten topic. It’s all over… Read More »Churches are Impacted by the Economic Downturn
Fall Outreach Ideas for Churches and Ministries
Just when you think that you can’t possibly add anything more to fill the fall activities calendar, you get an “aha!” moment. Consider outreach ideas… Read More »Fall Outreach Ideas for Churches and Ministries