The Three Things People Need to Hear at Church
by Bob D’Ambrosio When you walk through the front door, you see huge words that say “You belong.” As you enter the facility, more signage communicates that you’ve just walked…
Tag: Church Decline
Are We Circling the Wagons?
by Craig Cable I once took a call from a church elder who was inquiring about a documentary that Group produced called When God Left the Building. It’s wasn’t uncommon…
The Millennial Exodus: How We Created It
by Rick Chromey Some of you won’t like what I’m about to write, but I need to point out something that’s bugged me for decades. Perhaps it’s the reason the…
Change in the Wind
by Rick Chromey Spring has truly sprung. Everywhere you look, trees bud, grass greens, and birds nest. As the days warm, there’s the promise of better days ahead. The dark,…
Naysayers Who Kill Your Dreams
by Thom Schultz Ministries get paralyzed for many reasons. One of these reasons is perfectly predictable—and avoidable. It is the fear of the naysayer. You’ve been there. You have a…
Why He Stays Away: Confessions of a Former “Regular” Church Attender
By Rick Chromey I enjoy conversations about church attendance. I like to chat with people about why they go, what they prefer, and what they would change. The answers rarely…
5 Hard Truths for the Church About Millennials
by Austin Maxheimer “Contrary to popular belief, we (millennials) can’t be won back with hipper worship bands, fancy coffee shops, or pastors who wear skinny jeans.” – Rachel Held Evans…
Snore No More! How the church can avoid this silent killer
by Rick Chromey I had a rude awakening recently. I was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea. My snoring evidently shook walls, rattled nerves, and tested love. A sleep study…
3 Amazing Insights that Weight Watchers Can Teach the Church
by Jon Vaughan Confession time: I am a lifetime member of Weight Watchers. I love hamburgers, donuts, and pretty much anything that I’m not supposed to eat—plus I have the…
Want to Kill an Idea? Form a Committee
by Craig Cable We’ve all experienced the negative effects of bureaucratic red tape. It doesn’t matter whether it’s been in your church life, your professional life or your personal life;…
