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 17 Mar 2008 | Churches may find themselves embroiled in sticky situations |
| | The pastor of a church in Fort Worth, Texas has withstood an effort to oust him in a dispute linked to a controversy over gay couples being pictured in the church's directory. The incident is only one of many examples cropping up involving sticky situations over sexual and gender identity. As uncomfortable as such situations may be, churches of all kinds are likely to face them in the times to come. |
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| 03 Mar 2008 | Could church sex offender list keep congregations safe? |
| | A Nashville newspaper has called for a national database of Southern Baptist clergy charged with sexual abuse, a step the convention's executive committee has been investigating. This is a sticky issue that is likely to affect denominations of all kinds, as victims of these crimes speak out and press for damages. |
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| 05 Feb 2008 | Being political without crossing the wrong line |
| | Florida held its primary Tuesday, a prelude to numerous votes Feb. 5 that will likely determine November's presidential candidates. One backdrop to this national story is Christians' influence over the process. Many pastors shy away from getting involved in partisan debates, yet there are steps they can take to encourage their members to be good citizens. |
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| 17 Jan 2008 | Dealing with sexual sin calls for conviction and compassion |
| | The leader of a prominent church in Tampa took a voluntary leave of absence recently after disclosing an addiction to online pornography. Before trying to automatically cleanse the pulpit, the Church needs to recognize such addictions are often rooted in emotional or psychological problems. While the Church shouldn't ignore the problem, it also needs to demonstrate compassion in attempting to restore the fallen. |
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| 08 Jan 2008 | BOOK REVIEW: 'Renew Your Congregation' |
| | With some 80 percent of America’s churches plateaued or declining, pastors are searching for answers to rekindling excitement within congregations. In this easy-to-read and sometimes amusing book, a veteran Disciples of Christ minister shares some of the insights he gained from turning around a declining church. |
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| 08 Jan 2008 | BOOK REVIEW: 'Renew Your Congregation' |
| | With some 80 percent of America’s churches plateaued or declining, pastors are searching for answers to rekindling excitement within congregations. In this easy-to-read and sometimes amusing book, a veteran Disciples of Christ minister shares some of the insights he gained from turning around a declining church. |
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| 19 Dec 2007 | "Going green" for Christmas can go too far |
| | One of the nation’s largest Christian publishers announced last week that it will forego sending traditional Christmas cards in favor of electronic greetings. The question is whether the move will save that much paper, since many recipients are likely to print out the e-cards. More relevant to churches is remembering that people today still crave a personal touch, as symbolized by cards that arrive by mail. |
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| 18 Dec 2007 | Assessing church changes: Year in review and looking ahead |
| | The end of a year and the beginning of the next signals a time for reflection and goal-setting for church leaders and consultants. Church Central offers a variety of tools to assess church health, effective change, and successful ministries. |
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| 11 Dec 2007 | Seven ways to keep Christmas guests |
| | Not only is Christmas the most wonderful time of the year, it is the most widely attended season for churches. Dr. Chuck Lawless offers church leaders and consultants seven great ideas for welcoming and keeping visitors who venture in during the holidays. |
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| 10 Dec 2007 | Is violence at churches a call for more security? |
| | Colorado churches in shock after bloody Sunday. |
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