Two new studies describe use of technology in churches
Protestant churches across the nation use various forms of emerging technology to influence people’s lives and enliven their church experience.
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Sermon-based small groups keep people from exiting the back door
By Ronald E. Keener It’s hard to argue with success. With 20 weekly services on five campuses, North Coast Church in Vista, CA is known for its innovation and its small “back door,” home to 7,000 in weekend attendance after using sermon-based small groups for 25 years. Senior Pastor Larry Osborne describes the approach in […]
Read More >If tragedy strikes, travel insurance can safeguard mission teams
While visiting his missionary son in Portugal, Chuck Carpenter was involved in a tragic car accident. The collision killed a traveling companion and left him comatose in a Lisbon hospital ward.
Read More >Landscape for congregations calls for redesign and watering
The landscaping around my house is a long way from achieving yard of the month status. Some trees and plants need to be removed or pruned and new ones should be planted. My yard also requires a lot more water than a rain-starved region will allow.
Read More >Mark Driscoll, Senior Pastor, Mars Hill Church, Seattle, WA
Seattle is among the least churched cities in America.
Read More >Bible Center Church in Charleston, WV
The design of a Charleston worship center is influenced by the mountains and lodges of the region.
Read More >A solid foundation provides endless fellowship opportunities
The level of activity in the unofficially-opened gym/recreation/worship center at Bent Tree Bible Fellowship Church in Carrollton, TX moves steadily during the summer months. In the fall the pace is expected to pick up dramatically when programming increases and the new gym’s full potential is realized.
Read More >Six keys for leaders to make changes without waves
During the host of seminars, webinars and workshops we’ve had the privilege of doing over the last year, conference attendees and readers have surfaced a number of issues that we are giving serious attention to for other writing and seminar directions. Some issues include:
Read More >Musical couple holds life loosely, while shaping the heart of worship
Scott Dyer was doing well on the worship and music team at Willow Creek Community Church where he had been employed for the past 17 years. It was year 2000 and he and his wife Vonda were happy there: “We were both flourishing in our ministry at Willow and really loved what we were doing.”
Read More >Key steps for a comprehensive transportation plan of action
Excitement and joy abound as the group leaves the church parking lot. It should be a rewarding, uplifting week.
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