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The death of the Baby Boomers: 7 things that will happen in your church

It is strange to write about the death of the Baby Boomers because I am one of them. Indeed, this article was a reminder of my own mortality.

5 reasons why non-denominational churches are growing

While we continue to see reports of denominational decline in America, we see fewer reports of the growth of non-denominational churches. It is actually an amazing story.

Are pastors retiring at an older age now?

The two leading presidential candidates in the polls today are 81 years old and 77 years old. Bob Iger returned to Disney as CEO. He will be 73 years old in February. What about pastors? Are they retiring later in ministry?

Is passing the plate dead? 7 thoughts

For hundreds of thousands of churches, the tradition stood the test of time. The majority of churches passed the offering plate (or some type of receptacle) during a designated time of the worship service typically called “the offertory.”

Pastor Whiplash Syndrome: 5 causes

The metaphor has changed. For most of my ministry, we often referred to the up and down of pastoral ministry as a roller coaster. It made sense. One day the pastor will celebrate five new believers in Christ. The next day the pastor is met by a long-term church member who is leaving the church because she is not getting fed (I really loathe that excuse to leave.).

Seven Factors Hindering Evangelism in Churches

There is no shortage of pundits who are providing to us the gloomy and dismal state of American congregations, and, indeed, of many churches around the world. For sure, I am among the guilty. While personal evangelism is ultimately a heart issue between Christians and God, we do see ways this disobedience to the Great Commission is manifesting itself.

FIRST-PERSON: Five types of church members who will not return after the quarantine

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (BP) -- It is one of the most common questions we get from church leaders: When will all the church members return to in-person services?

FIRST PERSON: Henry Blackaby & social media

Thom Rainer marvels at the positive use of social media for God's glory during the disappearance of Christian author Henry Blackaby.

FIRST PERSON: Protect our children (lessons from Penn State)

Churches can learn lessons from the cover-up of child abuse at Penn State, says columnist and LifeWay President Thom Rainer.

FIRST-PERSON: 4 mistakes I made as a father

With the goal of helping other parents, columnist and Southern Baptist leader Thom Rainier lists four mistakes he made as a father.