It’s been said we’re all part of a grand conversation that began before we got here and will carry on well past our departure.  If that’s true, says blogger, author, and contemplative activist Christine Sine, we do well to listen before we do much talking. Christine, co-founder with husband Tom of Mustard Seed Associates, has [...]

Raising up the next generation of Christian leaders is something today’s church 1) needs, and 2) is not doing well – so says Dwight Moody, which is why he’s doing something rather substantial about it. Dwight runs The Academy of Preachers and says it’s the most ecumenical outfit in North America – attracting hundreds of [...]

The well-known voice of the mainline radio program Day 1 revels in the breadth of preachers that are featured on this 67-year old program (formerly known as The Protestant Hour), but hints that the way into the future may not be promoting a particular brand of Christianity – but the One behind it all. Peter [...]

The image of God, from which you and I are made, has much to do with imagination – so says photographer, blogger, Proost director, and Christian Missionary Society leader Jonny Baker, whose worship resources and creative insights have made him one of the go-to guys in today’s missional church movement. Jonny trains Christian pioneer workers [...]

In the next 24 months in the U.S., Chris Sharpe says more information will be viewed on mobile devices than on desktop and laptop computers – is your congregation ready? Chris, whose company makes The Church App and has helped thousands of congregations get mobile apps for their churches, says today’s apps are easier to [...]

Traditional churches tend to be late adapters to new technology, taking our time to do it right. And Lutheran pastor Keith Anderson says that time is now. Keith, co-author of the upcoming book Click2Save: The Digital Ministry Bible, gives us some tips on what kind of Internet involvement may be appropriate for established churches. In [...]

It may be the best kept secret in North American Christendom… The Congregational Resource Guide.  It’s a 10-year-old publication packed with thousands of useful articles – a free gift, says director Martin Davis, for your church. The CRG is a Lilly Endowment sponsored venture that amalgamates every useful church article, program curriculum, worship guide – [...]

If making it to my website stretches the bounds of your digital expertise, then this class may be for you. You’re probably aware that 98% of 18-35 year olds are active on social media at least once a day. This means that if you have people from this age group in your congregation – or [...]

Progressive Eric Elnes, who splashed onto the national scene with a walk across America and the popular Phoenix Affirmations, is keeping a step ahead with a new ministry in his church called Darkwood Brew. It’s an online TV show that’s got music, interviews, and Bible talk to help others in their walk with Jesus. Eric [...]

Most congregations don’t have good websites, says Scott Swoboda, a seasoned website designer, consultant, and CEO of churchsites.com.  Many are clumsy, lack important information, and are hopelessly out of date. But the biggest reason, Scott says, is a lack of continuity, from year to year, in keeping the site up and running in a consistent [...]