The Church has more than its share of critics these days. Sometimes the criticism is unwarranted. People project their issues onto a congregation or onto the Church, which is never healthy. And, of course, the Church will inevitably run into…
Spend two minutes talking to almost anyone outside the Christian faith, and you’re almost certain to hear a list of complaints they have about Christians. The problem has been around for a while. As Mahatma Gandhi famously (and sadly) said:…
Christmas is just a few weeks away, and as you put the final touches on your Christmas services, there are a few things that can easily go unnoticed. Sure, you’ve worked on the message. The band is working on the…
This post is in partnership with Subsplash, written by Jeff Harvey, Senior Manager of Content Marketing. Subsplash is one platform that does it all — build your church community with the only platform made for discipleship. We live in a…
One of the questions almost every church leader I know is asking is, “How do we reach Millennials?” That demographic of young adults now in their mid-twenties to age 40. It’s a great question. They’re hardly kids anymore. They’re today’s adults.…
As every church leader knows, what’s happening in your church is, to some extent, a reflection of what’s going on in the culture. And when it comes to church attendance statistics and patterns, culture is changing rapidly. Heading into 2025,…
Today’s world is filled with distractions—constant streams of social media, overscheduled calendars, and the endless demands of work and family life. It’s no secret that these distractions often pull people away from what matters most: their faith. Church leaders play…
“Five Real Reasons Young People Are Deconstructing Christianity” is written by Joe Terrell, content manager at CareyNieuwhof.com. Joe’s writings for Medium, Relevant, Carey Nieuwhof, and his personal blog, Instrument of Mercy, have been read by over three million people. If…
Are pastors and churches imitating or innovating today? It’s a critical question, especially given that most churches aren’t growing and the ones that are experiencing a lot of transfer growth. It’s estimated that only 3-5% of US churches are growing…
How do you know if your church is dying? It’s a question that all leaders should ask – even leaders of growing churches. As with almost everything in life, there are subtle signs your peak may be near or you…
It’s one thing to want to see your church grow. But actually positioning your church for growth with an effective church structure is entirely different. If you structure bigger, you can grow bigger. If you don’t, your structural constraints will…
This post is written by Lisa Zeeveld, CFO at BELAY. BELAY helps church leaders connect with virtual personal assistants, accountants, and social media services. Few people are comfortable talking about money. Even fewer are comfortable handling the bookkeeping of it,…