Leaders define reality. So for those of us passionate about the church in Canada becoming as healthy and vibrant as possible, the article I’ve posted below from The Canadian Press makes for important reading. It describes the alarming rate at which Canada’s churches are declining and closing their doors. When I read the article I…
Guest post by Carey Nieuhof – Are You Actually Attracting Unchurched People?
Today’s guest post comes from Carey Nieuhof, lead pastor at Connexus Church, with campuses in Barrie and Orillia, Ontario. Carey is one of Canada’s sharpest Kingdom leaders, and in today’s post he poses a question that I believe every church leader in Canada needs to wrestle with; ‘Are we REALLY attracting unchurched people to our…
Enter the Conversation: Does Church Membership Still Have Meaning?
At the church where I serve as an elder, Kelowna’s Trinity Baptist Church, we’ve re-opened the conversation surrounding the place of membership in the 21st century church. In one of our discussions I was asked about when I became a member. Although I had received what we call in our circles, “the hand of fellowship”…
An Ancient Look at Tomorrow’s Church
Standing in the town square in Heidelberg, Germany, I couldn’t take my eyes off the grandeur of the cathedral that sat directly in the centre of the old city. Built during the great Reformation, it was as if all roads in the city were designed to run to and from the spiritual centre of town.…
How is your Pastor Doing, Really?
Chances are, if your church board functions like most, part of your mandate is to ensure the care, support and accountability of your lead pastor. And chances are, if your church board functions like most, this vital function often gets overlooked. Because let’s face it, this crucial role played by board members can often be…
