“Consumerism and the Church: Reclaiming the Gospel From Our Most Powerful Religion” 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…
15 Characteristics of Today’s Unchurched Person If you’re like many Christians, you have an authentic desire to share your faith with people who don’t yet follow Jesus. I know I do. One of my deepest longings is that every person…
Ever wonder why generating momentum in the local church seems harder than ever for most leaders? You’re not alone. The conversation about momentum and shifting attendance trends is happening at every level of the church, including some of the largest…
“The Ultimate Guide to A.I., Pastors, and the Church” is written by Carey Nieuwhof and Kenny Jahng. Carey Nieuwhof is a bestselling author and founder of The Art of Leadership Academy. Kenny Jahng is the editor-in-chief of ChurchTechToday.com. As you…
You’ve probably noticed that cynicism has become millions of people’s default state of mind today. What’s worse is that cynicism has become the default mindset for too many Christian leaders. Cynical Christianity is nothing new, but it seems like more…
Did what happen at Asbury University in February 2023 give us a sneak peek into the future of Generation Z Church? Thomas Jefferson once said, “Every generation needs a new revolution.” Church attendance has been declining, yet the way most…
Culture and the church go hand in hand. Every church has a culture. Yours does. Mine does. So, what is a church culture? Think of it this way: Mission is what you do. Vision is what you see. But church…
“Why a Jesus Ad in the Super Bowl Matters to Christians” is a guest post written by our friends at He Gets Us. He Gets Us is a movement to re-introduce people to the Jesus of the Bible and his…
Following three years of extraordinary turbulence in the church, 2023 appears to be a year that will be about as ‘regular’ as anything church leaders have seen in a few years, while also introducing additional elements of the future church…
Artificial Intelligence is advancing faster than most of us expected, and the question quickly becomes, “What are the implications (and ethics) for preachers?” Is AI a threat? An opportunity? A soul-less temptation that will keep you from doing the real…