Like the author of this article I’ve been conscious now of about thirty years or so of strategies that will grow churches. Some have come and gone and returned again in different guises. The majority seem to be expressions of the particular individuals who originated them and aren’t sustainable as systems. This is a helpful …
We’re having our annual budget approval meeting on Sunday at MGPC. It reminded me of this.
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. …
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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