Christianity can no longer claim dominance within the culture. We live in a time of religious plurality and competing worldviews. How should the church respond?
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How Not To Use Texting in Ministry
Texting has many uses in ministry, but it lacks the face-to-face element that some situations require. Emojis don’t always cut it. There are some situations in which you shouldn’t text as part of your ministry.
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5 Phrases Every Pastor Must Learn and Use Frequently
Because it is not easy or natural, it may be helpful for a pastor to learn a few phrases in preparation for conversations in the foyer after church.
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What Keeps the Dechurched Away and How Do We Get Them Back?
Gallup found 35 percent of Americans attended a place of worship growing up and now no longer go. The research firm asked these people why they’re no longer involved.
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Strangers in a Small Church: Responding to Visitors in an Age of Violence
in light of the increase in deadly incidents at churches in recent years, how should churches small and large respond to the new face in church this week—welcoming or suspicious?
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Chili’s Cut Its Menu. Should Your Church Do the Same?
A recent news story about Chili’s restaurant chain highlights a problem many churches face—and possibly provides a solution.
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