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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What alcoholics can teach churches

Daybreak Fellowship blends language of addiction recovery with Christian worship

Why I’m Grateful for the Local Church

I love my church where I serve, but I’m also very grateful for the local church in general. In all its beauty and flaws, I can’t imagine culture surviving without it.

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

How Long Should You Stay at Your Church?

With sweat pouring down my cheek, my father said to me: “Put your head down; focus on the path before you. Don’t look to the right or the left. Take your time. Don’t finish quick but finish well.” This is how my dad taught me to mow the lawn. His advice is also relevant to …

I’m Unemployed. Should I Still Tithe?

I grew up in the Church, and I have always been taught the principle of tithing. For years, I’ve faithfully given 10 percent of my income to church, but I

Why Are So Many Christians Unhappy?

The only way to have joy is to say a full “Yes” to God. Which means saying “No” to the world.

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

When the Church Bully Happens to Be the Pastor

There are church members who bully parishioners and pastors alike, but what should we do when the bully is a pastor?

Bad Things Happen When a Church Terminates a Minister

When a church fires a pastor and sends him packing, many things happen. Almost none of them is positive or good.

Did a eucharistic miracle just happen? This video went viral

A video circulating on social media shows what appears to be a eucharistic miracle — a consecrated Host exposed for adoration by the faithful seems to “beat” like a heart.

What Happens When the Church Copies the World

Don't fall into the trap of thinking that what the world has is superior to what we have in Christ.

Thousands of churches close every year. What will happen to their buildings?

(RNS) — As congregations shrink and close, church leaders must decide whether to give their buildings a second life.

How to Make Church Unity Happen (Four Simple Suggestions)

Want to keep thinking about Christian Unity together? I just started a site for blog posts, future videos like this, and contributions from others. It’s literally brand new, but it’s something that I hope will be a resource moving forward to help facilitate this conversation further. The website is churchunityproject.com or you can get there through the Ten Minute Bible Hour website at thetmbh.com.

10 Things That Can Happen When Churches Don’t Admit and Adjust to Church Decline

There are 10 things that can happen when churched don't admit and adjust to church decline. I didn’t want to write this post, as my goal in this site is to offer ideas and encouragement

What Happens When You’re Praying for a Miracle and You Don’t Get It?

Are you praying for a miracle? Have you prayed for a miracle before—but nothing happened? What are we supposed to do then? I’ve been there. And I’ve got three good examples of what to do when your miracle didn’t happen.

What happened after my mostly white church put up a Black Lives Matter sign

Church Administration Software

Church administration software is one tool churches need to ensure they move the organization forward along the right path.

Selling Wellness Programs to Employers: Then a Miracle Happens Here!

Seems like every wellness business we talk to dreams of selling programs and services to employers. It's a great opportunity...if you understand how employ