Tag: Future
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From little things big things grow
Over two millennia, the christian church has been at the forefront of social justice and care for the vulnerable. From care of the poor, the sick and abandoned babies in the early church, through establishing hospitals and schools, to the end of slavery and the civil rights movement, Christians have had a large impact. But…
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UK church growth: confusing information
I’ve written twice before this year about church decline or growth in UK, USA and Australia. If you find stats boring, feel free to not read further. But if you’re interested in trends for the future, there are some useful things we can learn,. from those who think the UK church is growing fast among…
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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) to live to about 85, with women getting an extra year or two more than men. What does a…
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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 to adapt, provoke thought, and train Christians to navigate today’s changing cultural landscape for effective outreach.
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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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An unsustainable leadership model
I guess we all know that being a leader can be hard work and stressful. Taking responsibility, setting direction, motivating and managing people with all their emotions and quirks, helping everyone to work together harmoniously and keeping everything on track can be emotionally exhausting. Carey Nieuwhof reckons pastors in the US (and probably elsewhere) have…
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Do spiritual misfits belong in church?
More and more young christians are leaving the church. Let’s think of ways to help them in their faith journey before they get to this point.
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The church: dying or being re-made?
Church attendances are still in decline in most western countries. Is the church changing and re-inventing itself, or is it simply dying?
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Lost in the crowd?
The church has a message but what if no-one’s listening? What if we’re missing the point?
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If we were starting the church now, would we do it the same?
If Jesus had lived in our culture and we were starting the church for the first time, would we do what we are currently doing? (A hypothetical)