church decline
Which church is dying?
The church of empire might be. But I’m not ready to call time of death on the mystical body of Christ.
Envisioning part-time clergy as a blessing rather than a sign of decline
Revitalizing lay leaders to bring congregations new life
Why did Lyz Lenz’s church fail? Why do so many others?
The former church planter’s melancholy journey through the Midwest and its faith
Decline and revival in the Church of England
Future historians will identify the past quarter century as a time of real excitement and innovation.
Can we revitalize our dying church? Should we?
Four books on congregations in decline, and what pastors can do
Elegies without consolation
An anthology of poetry mourning the demise of the Church of England
New churches, old Europe
European churches are currently engaged in an architectural culture war. This is startling given how weak the churches themselves have become.
What’s really killing the church
I asked an older English woman who left the church long ago why she now wants to come back. Her response made the color drain from my face.
Future fatigue
The 1939 World's Fair's vision was whipped to a froth through wishful thinking. Church leaders should probe the future with more humility.