Most churches across the US (which are open) are running anywhere from 40-60% of the Sunday AM attendance that they were six months ago. We’ve been gutted. What has surprised us pastors the most, I think, are not the pockets… Continue Reading
And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. –Matthew 24:31 I don’t think I’ve ever felt this verse… Continue Reading
I have heard a similar question asked to gauge our missional impact on our community. If your local church suddenly disappeared would the community notice? Would they feel the impact of you leaving? If the answer to that is “no”… Continue Reading
And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. –1 Thessalonians 5:14 This is one of my favorite passages. It helps us see there are people in our midst who… Continue Reading