Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe takes office, proclaims ‘one church in Christ’ for a changing world The Most Rev. Sean Rowe began his nine-year term as the 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church with an intimate but festive investiture service on Nov. 2 in New York that was livestreamed to
What Young Adults Look for in a Church Many of the frustrations surrounding our failure to reach young adults are less about them and more about the church. Rick Warren lists 10 action steps through the book of Acts to help church leaders ‘finish their race’ In his 54th year
No One Is Ever Too Old to Be Used by God Randy Alcorn reminds us that age is not a barrier that prevents God from using us for his purposes. Age, however, can be a denominational and local church barrier for older Christians to a larger role in their church.
Darnel, or Cockle, the Tares of the Parable Beware of local cults Cults (and much like religion too), latch onto human vulnerabilities and hopes. They offer community. They promise hope, security, or that thing which are affections are wanting to be met. We shouldn’t be surprised by such groups. Jesus
An Easy Formula to Evaluate Your Church’s Growth (or Decline) While admittng no numerical formula is perfect, Thom Rainer offers church leaders a simple way of evaluating their churches’ growth or lack thereof. How the Babylonian Exile Informs Gen Z’s Evangelism If we’re to reach Babylon for Christ, we’ll need
The Most Surprising Issue about Church Facilities …what is the one surprising issue about church facilities? Why You Should Understand ‘New Religious Movements’ We can shape our explanation of the gospel in helpful ways if we understand who we’re talking to and what they believe. Life Without Romans 8:28 Without
5 Reasons Why Non-Denominational Churches Are Growing While we continue to see reports of denominational decline in America, we see fewer reports of the growth of non-denominational churches. It is actually an amazing story. Overcoming Obstacles While Planting a Church Like any movement, challenges exist that threaten the vitality and
Déjà Vu All Over Again An address delivered to the Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas. Honor Widows and Serve Them Well Here are three areas pastors and ministry leaders need to consider regarding the often forgotten widows in our churches. Navigating Criticism with Grace: A Guide for