Thursday’s Catch: ‘Responding to the Lausanne Seoul Statement’ And More
Ed Stetzer explains why he believes that the Seoul Statement needs a greater call to prioritize evangelism.
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Lausanne amends Seoul Statement sections on homosexuality after criticism
After releasing the Seoul Statement just before the start of the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization held in Incheon, Korea from September 22 to 28, the document’s editorial team adjusted two paragraphs that speak to the issue of the Church’s response to homosexuality. A spokesperson commented that more minor changes are possible.
Churches must be ready to respond biblically to sexual revolution, Lausanne Congress hears
Christians must not be silent as the “victory” of the sexual revolution spreads across the world, but neither should they condemn others, the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization has heard.
After a crackdown on sexuality, two dozen CRC churches head for the exits
At its 2024 synod in June, the Christian Reformed Church instructed LGBTQ-affirming congregations to repent and comply with the denomination’s beliefs on sexuality. Some are now choosing to leave.
Child-free spaces, dirty looks on planes and ‘breeders’: Why people seem so annoyed by kids
In some corners of society, there appears to be a shift in the way people talk about kids.
This negative attitude toward children manifest on the internet is a development which warrants the attention of pastors and other church leaders as it may have ramifications for the church.
New Study: Evangelical Giving Is Down
According to a recent study, the proportion of evangelicals giving to church fell 13 percentage points from 2021, constituting a 17% decrease in giving.
Eric Geiger: What To Do ‘If You Want Values To Actually Drive Behavior’
Eric Geiger is the senior pastor of Mariners Church in Irvine, California. Eric has authored or co-authored several books, including “Designed to Lead: The Church and Leadership Development” and the bestselling church leadership book, “Simple Church: Returning to God’s Process for Making Disciples.” Be sure to keep an eye out for his course, Designed to Lead, which will be on RightNowPastorsPlus.org.
Disagree and Commit
Desmond Barrett explains how this three-word phrase can transform a negative situation into a positive one.
Are Christians Prohibited from Getting Tattoos? (Leviticus 19)
Sometimes people read a statement about tattoos in the Old Testament and wonder if it applies today.
Different Pastors Are Wired Differently (Part 1)
Pastors are not clones of one another. On the contrary, their personalities and preferences can be dramatically different. In this first episode, Jess and Thom examine eight different personality styles of pastors and how they affect their ministries. They discuss the first four of eight typologies of pastors.
Different Pastors Are Wired Differently (Part 2)
Pastors are not clones of one another. On the contrary, their personalities and preferences can be dramatically different. Jess and Thom examine eight different personality styles of pastors and how they affect their ministries. In this episode, they discuss the second four of eight typologies of pastors.
Why Are the Pianist and Organist Paid Positions in Many Churches?
Our team at Church Answers frequently examines church budgets. It is common for the pianist to be paid, while other music positions are not. Thom and Jess examine the history and cultural relevance of this reality today.
10 Commitments for a Healthy Small Group Ministry
Over the years we have been asked for guidance about starting, leading, and sustaining a healthy small group ministry. Trust me when I tell you, we haven’t always done it right, nor have we figured it all out. Together our ministry team came up with these commitments to keep us on target. These aren’t just for me as the small group point person; I make sure they serve to guide all leaders throughout our ministry. Once you’ve chosen the commitments that will guide your ministry, make sure your whole small group ministry team knows and owns them.
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