Why Do Churches Resist Change? (And What You Can Do About It) Ask a pastor why change stalls in their church and you’ll usually hear some version of the same line: our people just don’t like change. That answer feels true. It’s also incomplete. People aren’t the real obstacle. Organizations
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
How Evangelism Ministries Have Changed in Churches in 30 Years Jess and Thom begin with a simple observation: most churches still believe in evangelism—but far fewer are organized around it the way they once were. Programs that were once central have faded, and new approaches have emerged, often without the
Episcopal Mission of Franklin, New Hampshire When Churches Start Thinking Beyond Mere Possibility Most churches do not lose faith overnight. They simply begin to think differently. Over time, conversations shift from What can God do? to What can we realistically expect? It sounds reasonable. It even sounds responsible. But that
There may not be a Christian revival, but Britain’s traditional churches aren’t doomed In the same week that a new archbishop of Canterbury was installed, YouGov admitted that a poll suggesting there was a “quiet revival” of Christianity was a dud. It had been inflated by fraudulent results and should
Six Reasons Churches Experience the Doldrums Thom Rainer identifies and explains six common reasons churches find themselves in the doldrums. How Polarization Tore a Hole in America’s Mainline Churches What happened to America’s religious moderates, and why does it matter to our country’s future? VOICES: Jesus is not God,’ says
Why Churches Die Why are churches dying? There are pretty common reasons why churches die. Some are so sick that they are a few years, perhaps just months, from death. But too many refuse to do anything. Any potential and dramatic turnaround will not take place because these churches do
10 Ways Churches Can Engage with Their Local Communities Churches play a vital role in their communities, offering salvation, guidance, support, and outreach to those in need. However, to remain relevant and effective, churches must actively engage with their local communities in meaningful ways. Church community engagement goes beyond Sunday