The Future of Church Revitalization: What the New Wave of Pastors Will Look Like hurch revitalization is not new. In one sense, it is as old as the church itself. The New Testament is filled with corporate calls to repentance, renewal, and reform. If ever a church needed revitalization, it
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The Nones Are Everywhere Now Secularization is absolutely happening in densely populated places, but it’s also common in smaller towns, too. Even in rural America, the nones make up a quarter of the population. How to Reach People Who Work on Sundays Thom discusses the often-overlooked mission field of Sunday
The Burge Report: Are Non-Denominational Churches Just Southern Baptists in Disguise? In this episode, Ryan Burge and Sam explore the rise of non-denominational Christianity and ask a provocative question: are non-denoms essentially just Southern Baptists without the label? Drawing on recent survey data, this conversation examines how non-denominational Christians compare
The Unfinished Calling: How Older Believers Are a Gift to the Church “The Unfinished Calling” is a challenge to adults of all ages to commit themselves to nurture the next generation of disciples in the church. Also See: The Unfinished Calling – An 8-Part Series by Rev. Joe Novenson Thinking
Scot Welcome to Meridian Magazine’s Come Follow Me podcast. We’re Scot and Maurine Proctor, and we are delighted to be with you again. this week, as we discuss 1st Samuel chapters 8 through 10, 13, and chapters 15 through 18 in a lesson entitled, “The Battle is the Lord’s.” This
The Silent Shift: Why Your Core Members Are Attending Less (and Telling You Nothing) If you only measure loss by membership rolls, you’ll miss what’s happening in real time. People are LYING About Church Attendance For years, surveys have said 22% of Americans attend church every week. New research from
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