Michael Kelly writes about why the church should pay careful attention to the lyrics of the songs that it sings. One of those reasons is that the words we sing become truths that remain in our minds. Songs help us learn. They always have. They helped us learn the ABCs, the days of the week …
Churches can have all sorts of assumptions about what the people who visit or regularly attend them want, and then tailor themselves to meet that felt need. And then share the Gospel. Sort of a Jesus ‘bait and switch.’ This post doesn’t take issue with excellence, but makes a heartfelt observation about what is important. …
Karl Vaters observes that there are plenty of extras that commend themselves as necessary for congregations to grow in the ministry and mission. Rather than focus on these, he commends local churches focus instead on the basics – without which no amount of extras will help. Don’t spend your time on cool new ideas until …
A post in which J.A. Medders points out that any sentimental, nostalgic appeal to become more like the early church is not the solution to the church’s current problems and challenges. After all, much of the New Testament was written to address the needs of the church, not because of its strengths. So, tell me …
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