by revnick | Jan 11, 2013 | Words to the Church
A new year has begun and already I’m getting bogged down in talk about churches struggling with finances, membership and viability. We have a number of churches who are seriously considering their short and long-term future in this part of the country right now....
by revnick | Dec 4, 2012 | Uncategorized, Words to the Church
What a popular refrain I hear from our churches. There is nothing I hear more than “We have no young people!” It’s true, you don’t. Or if you do, not as many as you would like to see. Sunday school attendances are very low, many churches I know...
by revnick | Oct 19, 2012 | Reflections, Words to the Church
I belong to a number of clergy groups on social media where we talk about common issues, ask for ideas, look for support and so on. The groups range in their target audience by age, theology, and denomination. These groups are often great sources for wisdom as well,...
by revnick | Oct 11, 2012 | Words to the Church
I’ve been reflecting on some things lately. Actually I reflect on a lot of things, part of being a thinker and a bit of a dreamer I suppose. But lately I’ve been thinking about the state of our churches. I live in a part of the country where by next summer...
by revnick | Sep 21, 2012 | Words to the Church
So much fear. Churches are feeling the crunch. Finances are tight, or in some places even critical. For some denominational structures they are approaching critical status and could face collapse within a few years. Things are going to be changing. And fast!...
by revnick | Sep 14, 2012 | Words to the Church
What is it you absolutely love about your life? Not a hard one to answer is it? Usually a few things will come to mind. But what about church? What do you love about your church? Again… this is probably not a very hard question. What comes to mind? When people...
