Churches rob Christians of the realization of all they could accomplish with God financially.
Giving Gone Rogue
With the modern world judging Christianity by how much it "loves its neighbors" versus how much it loves itself, it's no wonder the faith has lost it's appeal and relevance for so many today.
How to Talk to Millennials
What does open dialogue look like in churches? (Besides lacking?)
Grace: The Fifth Layer of Our Foundation
It is God’s desire that every person becomes a believer; and every believer is able to serve in God’s Kingdom regardless of their background or past failures – we call this practicing personal ministry. "Grace, grace, God's grace... Grace that is greater than all our sin..." Words from one of my favorite hymns when I... Continue Reading →
Diversity: The Fourth Layer of our Foundation
It takes all sorts. I love that phrase. “It takes all sorts.” Because while it’s a wonderful play of veiled snarkiness, it also contains a tacit (begrudgingly respectful?) recognition – no one can do it on their own, and you might just need the help of those you least expect. “It takes all sorts” sounds... Continue Reading →
Hope: The Third Layer of our Foundation
Millennials bailing on churches isn’t the crisis. Millennials bail on churches because of the crisis. But we have hope.
Repentance: The Second Layer of our Foundation
What can turn church problems around, and what can bring Millennials back? A great start is admitting we’ve failed them. If there’s one thing Millennials crave and value, its transparency, honesty, authenticity, being real. Repentance is part of that.
“The Millennial Crisis”
Churches have never worried a whole lot about young adults. The prevailing attitude is, "They'll come back when they settle down, get married and have kids." It just isn't happening. Churches can't afford to willfully deny the looming crisis.
Refreshing Repentance
A value many Christians (and by extension, their churches) hold dear is "reputation." It's easy to see why this is NOT a particularly godly value.
The Freemason Freefall
What does freemasonry have to do with church? And can we learn from what they are now doing?
