10 Good Reasons To Go To Church
Worship is both personal and public. But you could easily make the case that the Bible speaks far more about public worship than private.
Christian Unity
Why Church Attendance Matters More To Your Denomination Than It Should To You
The Law Of Large Numbers shows us that statistics are very helpful for large groups, like denominations, but they’re far less helpful for small groups, like the average church.
Responding Biblically To People Living By Fear, Not Faith
When someone is weak, we need to offer strength. Not anger. Not mockery. Not even explanations. Lift them up, don’t tear them down.
Why You Need A Small Church Pastor On Your Church Conference Leadership Team (4 Benefits)
Every church leadership organization needs to have at least one permanent seat at the table for someone who is currently serving in a small church for the long haul.
11 Questions To Help You Distinguish A Pot-Stirrer From A Peacemaker
There are people who regularly find themselves in the middle of conflicts. Some come across as peacemakers but are actually pot-stirrers. Here are some ways to tell the difference.
We’re Starting A Book Club! Our First Selection Is “Posting Peace”
A Book Club is a great way to get to know each other, learn together and support each other. So we’re starting one on June 3 2021!
Opening The Windows Of The Echo Chamber
It’s hard to learn anything new when all you hear is your own voice coming back at you. This is one of the most disheartening aspects of our current cultural climate. So many of us can’t bear to hear anything that doesn’t fit our previously-held worldview. Instead, we retreat into our echo chambers, with social …
If I Unfriend You, Here’s Why
If you have a hard time fighting for your side without mocking people on the other side, you need to reconsider your argument. It may not be as strong as you think.
First Impressions: 7 Ways To Give Church Guests A Frustration-Free Experience
One of the goals of a good First Impressions team (actually for everyone in the church) is how to make our churches Certified Frustration-Free for those who are unpacking them for the first time. Regular church attenders have grown accustomed to the packaging. If we’ve been around the church for a while, we probably participated …
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14 Observations About The State Of Christian Denominations Today
There are only two forms of the church that ultimately matter. The universal church and the local church. Everything else is an add-on. Including buildings, furniture, styles of music, types of preaching, curriculum, and the subject of today’s article, denominations.