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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

What the Bible Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years

There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.

4 Ways to Balance Leading the Church and Loving the Community

How do we both lead our church and love our community well? And how does this calling inform a church leader's priorities and daily schedule?

Church Decline: What if Your Church Disappeared?

The community grows, but your church declines. Does anybody know what you offer? If you church was forced to close its doors, would anyone notice?

Why I’m Coming Out as a Christian

I’m not scared that non-believers will make me feel like an outcast. I’m scared that Christians will.

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

What if Churches Started Churches?

Good churches should add “church starting” to the list of ingredients that define their health.

When Is a Church Not a Church?

The tax code allows for some strange political shenanigans.

What is the Church?

Why Church Leaders Need the Church

When you are in need, let the body serve. You will be better off for it, and you will get a chance to experience the ministry of the church to you.

How Your Church Can Empower a Church in Poverty

Doing this one thing can help empower a church in poverty to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the impoverished in their communities in the developing world.

Want to Work at a Church? Go to a Church.

If you want to work at a church, you should go to a church. Don't sit on the sideline and wait for leadership at a church, move towards leadership at church

Why does the Church have confidential scriptures?

The full body of knowledge that comprises the Scientology religion is contained in more than forty million spoken and written words on the subject—all by L. Ron Hubbard, the source and founder of Scientology.

How to Measure Your Church's Financial Health

Read Time: 4 minutes<br>For years, I have worked in accounting, financial planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and treasury. I have…

What Makes a Church Toxic?

Toxins work their way into the church seemingly without effort. A healthy church will require the vigilance of all its members.

What Makes a Church Missional?

Freedom from cultural captivity does not mean freedom from tradition.

What are the internal barriers to growth in a church?

There is rarely a simple explanation for the decline of a church. It is often a complex mix of cultural, theological, attitudinal and...

What Makes a Church Powerful?

The church's impact in a community depends on the submission of each individual.