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Restarting and Refocusing Women’s Ministries for the New Normal

Rosie Sun – Unsplash By Meredith Flynn  Like nearly every aspect of church life and ministry, women’s discipleship saw major changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Events were canceled, and small groups went online, even as many women struggled with mounting anxiety and changing dynamics at home and work. And the effects of the challenging season are ongoing. Lifeway’s Kelly King describes the current ministry climate in terms … Continue reading “Restarting and Refocusing Women’s Ministries for the New Normal”

Loving Your Neighbor and Neighborhood More Vital Than Ever

Scott Blake photo – Unsplash By Tobin Perry When Alex Dennis began planning to start a church in Surprise, Arizona, in the middle of 2019, COVID-19 wasn’t on his radar. God had called him—clearly and unmistakably—to reach the Asante community of Surprise with the good news about Jesus.   Dennis wanted to launch big with a community engagement … Continue reading “Loving Your Neighbor and Neighborhood More Vital Than Ever”

The Post-Pandemic Opportunity to Rethink Work Biblically

Mario Gogh – Unsplash By Meredith Flynn  The COVID-19 pandemic forced most employees to drastically change where, when, and how they work. The effects of those shifts are ongoing, but one result is already apparent: a workforce that is in many cases ready for a change in what they do or how they do it. A Harris … Continue reading “The Post-Pandemic Opportunity to Rethink Work Biblically”

8 Keys to Recovering Your Missing Churchgoers

NOHK photo – Pexels By Aaron Earls  If your church has reopened and restarted in-person worship services but is still missing some of your churchgoers, you aren’t alone.  U.S. Protestant churches are gathering in person at pre-pandemic levels. According to a Lifeway Research study, 98% met in person in August 2021. U.S. Protestant churchgoers have not yet returned in pre-pandemic … Continue reading “8 Keys to Recovering Your Missing Churchgoers”

Most Pastors, Churches Overcome Pandemic Challenges

Aaron Burden photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls The pandemic and all the related challenges may have ensured pastor belongs in the annals of tough jobs.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, pastors faced overnight changes to how they do their job, emotional and spiritual strains on their churchgoers, and personal and family stresses. Despite all this, few pastors actually stepped away from the pulpit. … Continue reading “Most Pastors, Churches Overcome Pandemic Challenges”

6 Economic Factors That Will Impact Churches in 2022

Markus Spiske photo – Unsplash By Scott McConnell Churches receive the vast majority of their funding from individuals. The Faith Communities Today report says 85% of a typical congregation income comes from these types of contributions. Additionally, half of Protestant pastors say the current economy is having an impact on their church, according to a … Continue reading “6 Economic Factors That Will Impact Churches in 2022”

The Most Impactful Tech Shift Your Church Can Make

Rene Böhmer photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls  To address the spiritual wellbeing of scattered members, almost every church provided some type of online video alternative at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. To address the financial wellbeing of the church, however, fewer added online giving. Those that did saw a significant impact.  Online giving sees slower growth than online worship  Prior to the pandemic, 41% … Continue reading “The Most Impactful Tech Shift Your Church Can Make”