The Silent Exodus of Senior Adults (What’s Happening in Churches?) In this episode, Thom and Sam shine a light on a trend few church leaders see: the silent exodus of senior adults. While much attention is given to reaching Millennials and Gen Z, an equally significant group is slowly drifting
Church in state: Christian nationalism and the politicization of faith The Rev. Lucia Lloyd, then of the Episcopal Church, watched the first Trump presidency with apprehension. Her friends told her there would be limits to what damage he could do, despite his discriminatory and hostile rhetoric toward women and minorities,
What Will Become of the Episcopal Church? The decline of the Episcopal Church prompts the question: What will become of the Episcopal Church? Trump’s closing argument to evangelicals: I will protect you. Harris won’t. As the 2024 presidential contest enters its final days, former President Donald Trump is turning to
Church in Wales earmarks £10m for mission and growth The Church in Wales is to invest nearly £10m in a number of new projects aimed at increasing church attendance. Multi-million pound grants will be split across projects in north-east Wales, Swansea and Monmouthshire. The grants are part of the Church
The Top Five Reasons Pastors Should Get Out of the Church Office What gets you out of the church office? Josh and Sam talk about key reasons why pastors need to venture out more. It’s good to connect with homebound people, other pastors, and community leaders. But pastors also need
3 Encouraging Trends I See in the UK’s Churches Ed Stetzer shares some observations and encouraging trends about the church in the UK. Single Parents and the Future of Children’s Ministry Most church leaders do not know how many single parents live in the community. Single moms and dads are
What’s Needed to Be a Church Planting Leader? Church planting requires a certain set of skills—organization, initiative, patience and passion, just to name a few. These skills are especially required for a church planting leader. To last long term in this capacity without burnout requires some forethought and consideration. Here
Nearly 300 ACNA clergy and a Texas diocese call for male-only priesthood On June 6, the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth (ACNA) published a resolution calling for a moratorium on ordaining women. This is a simmering issue in the Anglican Church in North America. What concerns me is that those