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“Try not to be bland”
Good advice from an experienced church leader – keep things interesting and fun. Try not to be bland!
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Older …. and bolder?
We live longer these days (on average). Threescore years and ten is now just the beginning of old age. If you live in a first world country and get to 70, you can expect (on average)…
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A massive turnaround for the church?
There used to be three clear realities about the church in England (and elsewhere in the western world). Attendance numbers were dropping, young men didn’t go to church, and Covid would cause even faster decline. Now,…
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Church and mental health
They say western cultures are experiencing a mental health epidemic. Broken relationships, anxiety, addictions, violence, guilt, depression and psychological disorders are some of the evidences or causes of a sharp rise in those seeking help. We…
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A modern version of an ancient ritual
I recently participated in a modern version of the ancient Stations of the Cross.
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Voting with their feet
How is the church doing in 2025? What things are working and what are causing problems?
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I’ve changed my mind (again!)
This website has a new URL, a new webhost and hopefully it’s a better website. But all the same content.
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Sharing the faith with the curious
The western church faces challenges in making disciples due to declining interest and negative perceptions. Mark Matlock’s book offers insights on connecting with the spiritually curious, emphasizing genuine relationships and relevant communication. It advocates for churches…
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Becoming a more caring church
Thoughts from a challenging conference on ways the future church can be more caring than it is now.
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It’s all about communication
Review of an important book on communicating the Christian faith in today’s western culture.