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United Methodists Begin Effort to Plant 400 Churches
The United Methodist Church recently launched its initiative to plant 400 new churches in the next four years with an initial gift from a Christian businesswoman. Mary Watson, the wife of a former pastor, pledged $400,000 to the 400 Fund campaign.
'Voice of God' Alarms Installed in England Churches to Scare Away Thieves
Many churches in England plan to install "voice of God" alarms to their roofs to scare away thieves who strip off lead and copper.
4 reasons why 'evangelism' is often misunderstood in churches
Why are some churches evangelistic and others are not?
Chicago threatens to temporarily close churches that defy gathering restrictions
The city of Chicago has threatened to temporarily close at least three churches that continue to violate the governor’s executive order by holding in-person worship services with over 10 people during the early phases of the city’s coronavirus reopening plan.
New Sharefaith Software Could Save Churches Hundreds
The worship-media company Sharefaith has provided a software tool for PowerPoint that could reportedly save churches around the world hundreds of dollars.
Social media keeps churches closed by the coronavirus open for visitors
Many churches have closed their doors to visitors in response to the coronavirus pandemic. That doesn’t, however, mean you can’t go inside. Virtual visits are possible.
Acts 29 Network: Planting Churches Still Essential to Evangelism
The greatest evangelical impact Christians can take part in is to plant new churches, say leaders at the Acts 29 Network, an organization aimed at facilitating a global church planting movement.
Arkansas Baptist leader says report blaming churches for COVID-19 spread 'unfair'
An Arkansas Baptist leader has said that he believes a state government report on the spread of COVID-19 unfairly singles out and names churches as sources of infection.
World Council of Churches 'On Course' to Select New Head
The World Council of Churches is "on course" to select its next general secretary, according to the search committee\'s moderator. Several member churches have already nominated candidates.
American Churches Turned Into Beer Halls
When churches close, their buildings can be difficult to repurpose. So developers are turning them into beer halls.
Baptist Churches Collect Millions of Pennies for At-Risk Kids
American Baptist churches have collected more than 2 million pennies in an effort to raise awareness of the extent of child poverty throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
SBC expels Saddleback, 4 other churches that have female pastors
The Southern Baptist Convention has decided to cut ties with Saddleback Church, one of the largest churches in the United States, and four other churches over their decision to elevate women to the office of pastor.
In Louisville, historic churches overlooked
Most visitors to Louisville, Kentucky, don’t come to see historic churches. Admittedly, the big draws are the Kentucky Derby and pretty much everything bourbon. But beyond horses and distilled spirits are more than a half-dozen churches from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
UK Churches Fear Being 'Forced' to Perform Same-Sex Ceremonies
As the debate over same-sex marriage continues in the U.K., leading conservative policy makers are once again highlighting the need for some protections for churches. There are concerns that churches may be punished for not consenting to gay marriage ceremonies in their churches should a law be passed redefining marriage.
'Unchecked Extremism' Behind Attacks on Churches in Indonesia
The country that is home to the world\'s largest Muslim population celebrated its 65th Independence Day today amid a widespread sense of distrust in the government\'s ability to check attacks on churches by Islamist groups.
5 Types of Change Resistant Churches
One of the more frequent questions I get is somewhat related to leading change in the church. The expressions of frustrations are often the result of different expectations. For example, a pastor search committee may tell a pastoral candidate they want to see change in the church. But their understanding of the level of change is far different than the perception of the candidate.
Pastors and Churches Are Important to the Future of America
As the pastor goes, so goes the church. As the church goes, so goes America. With all I am, I believe this.
Web Site Equips Churches for Volunteer Month
A resource-packed Web site recently launched a campaign to equip churches for national volunteer month in April and for volunteer week later this month.
Churches Wary of NFL Policy Sack Super Bowl Parties
The biggest game of the year will be on television screens across the country this weekend as the undefeated New England Patriots take on the New York Giants. But the much-anticipated football game won't likely be showing on screens inside the churches this year.
