The Untaken Picture
This summer, my congregation held a Bible Circus-themed Vacation Bible School. Lessons included Deborah, the Not Bearded Lady; Samson, the Strongest Man; and Daniel, the Lion Tamer. For many years, I’ve taught the memory verse and application session. This year, the two youngest groups were not only the largest...
The Empty Pew
A quiet exodus is happening in our churches, without headlines, slowly and silently. Without warning, a familiar face vanishes, leaving only an empty pew. Throughout my lifetime, the statistics have not changed. Despite the additions of youth ministry, college ministry, and entertaining activities, we are losing approximately two-thirds of...