There are all sorts of markers people use to find a good church… the preaching, the friendliness of the people, the size, etc. Those are helpful in their place but here are a few ways to cleverly get at whether a church is REALLY healthy. 1. Intergenerational and Intra-family Gathering If you’re visiting a church, […]
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Why Masks Must Quickly Fade from Use in Church…
They aren’t being forced They aren’t effective protection They reduce oxygen intake The “science” and “data” driving their use is dying or nuanced They are uncomfortable They aren’t realistic for use with children They dehumanize (source) They mask intent and expression They perpetuate the idea others are a threat They’re isolating They’re at odds with the […]
Post-COVID: Will it Wreck Interpersonal Meetings?
She walks up to her friend standing lonely in the post-church fray. It is immediately obvious. The look of fear in the eyes of her friend as she approaches, the shrinking back, did she want an announcement of “unclean, unclean!” beforehand? Welcome to fall 2020. After months of people sheltering-in-place, many in fear of losing […]
Why is Men’s Ministry so Difficult?
Our church is probably like your church, a strong vibrant women’s ministry filled to the brim with all kinds of studies, events, and parties. However, if your men’s ministry is anything like most churches it more closely resembles a yearly physical or begrudgingly visiting an ornery relative every few months. But why?!? What is it […]