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Reviving the Church: Building Bridges with the Next Generation

By Julie Abraha | March 20, 2025

There has been a noticeable decline in church attendance among younger generations, largely because many in these groups don’t trust authority. Unlike their parents and grandparents, they’re skeptical of institutions that were once considered pillars of trust. Why? Several factors contribute to this shift—years of abuse, misuse of power, and scandals involving deception, exploitation, and…

To Plant or To Replant, That Is the Question

April 4, 2020

Okay, I admit I am envious. I’m envious of the new house my friend recently built. I’m especially envious of…

Preaching Through the Church Year – Jack Daniel

July 8, 2019

One Sunday during last year’s Christmas season, my wife and I worshipped at the church of a young, dynamic pastor…

EXTEMPORANEOUS PREACHING: It’s Not Only What You Say, But Also How You Say It

April 11, 2019

One Sunday morning in my early days of pastoring, I stepped into the pulpit and opened my Bible to where…

Milk a Lot of Cows, But Churn Your Own Butter: Avoiding Plagiarism

March 1, 2019

A few months ago I worshipped at the church of a talented young pastor whom I had been coaching. His…

Discerning a Replant’s Starting Point

June 20, 2015

A common mistake seen among church replanters is their failure to do the hard work of discerning the starting point…

Is There a Grandparent Role in the Church?

June 4, 2014

On April 24, 2012, I became a grandparent for the first time.  Prior to my grandson being born, I began…

Church Replanting – A Difficult Intersection

April 8, 2014

Church replanting is the intersection or the merging of two key ministry centers; a Chaplaincy and a Church Plant. The…

What Is Church Replanting, New England Style?

March 14, 2014

Churches have been in need of revitalization since the New Testament church began because churches are made up of sinners…

Jesus came to serve, have we?

January 6, 2014

Why are Christians willing to suffer for the sake of others? Why do they choose to sacrifice for those they…

It is about the ministry

January 6, 2014

Bill Clinton made headlines with the phrase “It’s the economy stupid.” He wanted people to realize that there are lots…

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