Teens. Youth. Generation Z. Older generations seem disheartened with them, and think pieces on “problems” with youth culture abound. Historically speaking, this isn’t the first time an older generation has despaired at the perceived disengagement of youth. In... Continue Reading
Update 5/23/18: This piece has been updated to add new Twitter accounts to follow for church technology advice. Let’s admit it—churches, historically, have not always been the most tech savvy. But as technology and social media continue... Continue Reading
I don’t recall the speaker’s name or her cause, but I still remember the pitch all these years later. As I sat in the auditorium at Dordt College, she made her call to action: Meet her in... Continue Reading
Any nonprofit can tell you that gathering donations and allocating resources is a difficult job. Churches especially know that gathering money little by little here and there can grow into a sum that you can do a lot of... Continue Reading
One of the most important aspects of any successful church is its ability to foster community. What better place to spur one another toward love and good deeds, meet together, and encourage the good in one... Continue Reading
Update 3/13/18: This piece has been updated with the most recently available statistics and key takeaways for each stat. As churches grow and adapt to the era of omnipresent Wi-Fi and smartphones, social media has become one... Continue Reading
You’re a church leader, not a marketing expert. You’re also not a professional volunteer coordinator, accountant, or daycare provider, but you find yourself wearing all of those hats from time to time, anyway. When something needs to be... Continue Reading
Update 2/15/2018: Updated with new research and links. As a church leader, you’ll often find yourself doing something you’re not necessarily trained for, and that has little to do with preaching and leadership. Van driver? Sure. Audio-visual pro? Why not.... Continue Reading
As a church leader, a core part of your job is mobilizing your followers to help each other and the surrounding community. This service can happen through volunteer work, but there’s no denying that for a church... Continue Reading
Can you imagine a church without music? Whether it’s a choir of monks, a folk duo, or a “hip” rock band, music has been part of worship since the beginning of recorded history. Contemporary Christian music in particular... Continue Reading
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