Tag Archive for: church culture

Who Should Pay for Church Morning Tea?

By: Ben McEachen

One of the best bits about gathering at church to glorify God together is morning tea. Read more

Leaning In To Difference: Zoomers and the Future of the Church

By: Stephen McAlpine

When my son was learning to ride a skateboard we would go down the skate park for what seemed like endless hours, and he would stand at the top of the ramp and try to ‘drop in’. Read more

Effort, Excellence, and Exclusion: Three Challenging “E” Words

By: Brian Harris

I’ve been fortunate enough to have pastored churches which grew, and I loved the challenge each brought: adding new buildings, enlarging the staff, seeing people grow in their love for Jesus and each other. Read more

Stan Drama ‘Prosper’ Confronts Collision of Faith and Immorality

By: Laura Bennett

Featuring unexplained rendezvous with women in hotel rooms, leaked bank statements and dubious run-ins between college students and pastoral staff, Prosper’s headline-making megachurch inspiration isn’t hard to trace, but Stan’s new series isn’t a church-bashing drama so much as an examination of the authenticity of faith. Read more

Okay Thought Leaders: It’s Time to Stop Bagging Out the “Average Church Member”

By: Stephen McAlpine

2024 would be a good time for “thought leaders” to stop bagging out everyday Christians (if that is even a term). Read more

When Church is Beautiful

By: Brian Harris

I don’t know if you have ever left a church service thinking, “Wow – that was beautiful – really beautiful.” Read more

Why Young People Are Moving Away from Faith

By: Steff Willis

Studies conducted by the Barna Group and USA Today found that nearly 75% of Christian young people fall away from the faith and leave the church after high school. Read more

Why Do We Hang On To Toxic Leaders?

By: Stephen McAlpine

Let me tell you about the day I lost my marbles. Read more

Is Church Working For You?

By: Brian Harris

A friend, a very committed Christian, recently said to me, “This church thing, it’s just not working for me. Read more