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What is happening now in the culture of the world around us and the culture of the church will affect the local church in the next ten to twenty years will not only affect us, they will shake the local church as we know it in the Western world. Our churches are not insulated or isolated from the world in which we live, but they are affected and infected by it. Let's take a look at a few shakeups that are already beginning to happen.
Pastors and church leaders, how are you fighting back the Covid Quit Factor? You know the feeling. You are trying harder than ever to serve the Lord and your church, but many of the otherwise faithful sheep in your flock are dropping out of the race. How are you responding? Do your thoughts turn more and more to writing that letter of resignation? Are you ready to give up the ministry? The following are some thoughts and ideas for winning this Covid battle.
A recent poll states that 38% of pastors are tempted to quit and leave the ministry as their chosen profession. The long-lasting Covid pandemic is largely to blame, but there may be other reasons. Let's talk about a few.
What changes are needed in your current church by-laws because of what we have learned during the last year and a half of the Covid-19 pandemic? The following blog contains some suggestions for you to consider.
This Covid-19 mess in 2020 makes me wonder how things will change in the church in 2021 and beyond. Here are a few of my questions for those who are interested.
Those who are confined to care facilities are a hidden mission field for churches and followers of Jesus, especially during the current Covid-19 quarantine. Read to find out some helpful resources to use to minister to those who live and work in nursing homes and care facilities.
The Covid-19 pandemic has many people isolated in nursing homes and care facilities. Because of this, churches have many opportunities to be a blessing to those who can't be visited as well as those who care for them behind locked windows and doors. Read on to discover some ways that your church can share the love of Jesus to the socially isolated?
We're 6 months into this Covid-19 Pandemic and I find that pastors and church leaders may be facing some dangers because of the restrictions imposed on churches by the virus. Here are 10 of the dangers that you may face.
This Covid crisis has caused churches to close for a while, but many will be going back to services and ministries in the building again soon, Lord willing. As you return to your church building, it will be good to keep your eyes open as your church opens. So open your eyes and let your pastors and church leaders know what you see. Here are some ideas on what you might look for that will be a big help to your church leadership.
Covid-19 will be known as the season of the face mask. But face masks are not new. In fact, in churches they have been worn for over 2000 years. I'm speaking of emotional or personal face masks. Read this blog to find out more about wearing masks to church.