Declining Christians, Rising Nones – What’s Your Strategy?
Some feel that the rise of the nones is an affront to the vibrancy of the Christian faith, and so they resist the data.
Author: James Emery White
Generation Z is spending less time on social media
The World Economic Forum has released a fresh batch of stats on who is using social media the most. No real surprises in their overall findings (the younger the generation, the more it’s being used), but there were some important updates. Currently more than 4.4 billion people have access to the internet. But Generation Z,…
Pastors Face a Crisis of Trust
A Pew survey found that 69% of people believe that religious leaders act unethically some, if not all, of the time. Pastors face a crisis of trust.
James Emery White: Is A Church Leader a “Shepherd” Or A “Rancher?”
What is keeping many of these churches from reaching their full potential? In many cases, I think it’s something as simple – but decisive – as the Shepherd-Rancher divide. This is based on the premise that these are the two basic kinds of church leaders — Shepherds and Ranchers.
James Emory White: Why We’re Ending Our Multi-Site Approach
Mecklenburg Community Church is closing all of its satellite campuses and ending the multi-site approach to growth we have embraced for nearly a decade.
Child Safety at Church: 7 Vital Steps From James Emery White
Jesus said, “Let the children come.” Churches should be a safe place for kids. James Emery White shares a vital list of 7 steps toward child safety at church.
Church Planters: Learn the Lessons From Sears (Yes, Sears)
The lessons from Sears include three big takeaways. Church planters: take note from the demise of a century-old retail giant.
Why Planters Need Solid Structures in Place
Looking back, these lessons could be called “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in My First Church.”
Church Planters’ Must-Know: Contacting Vs. Connecting
One of the great myths of relational life is that community is something found. How can church planters build a real community of connecting?
Naming Your Church Plant: How Important Is the Name of Your Church?
A bad name might work against you, but that’s not usually the case in the church-renaming phenomenon I’ve observed.
