Notable Voices: December 19, 2015

Digital Discipleship Best Practices and 3 Dangers to Avoid — Sam Rainer

With the recent increase in interest of discipleship, several online tools have been developed to assist in the practice of making disciples. But as Sam states, digital discipleship shouldn’t be the sole method used. The digital tools we have can enhance the process of making disciples, but we still need personal discipleship.

 

Political Tension and the Pastor — Chris Hefner

2015 has been a very political year and 2016 will only be more intense with the upcoming presidential election. Chris provides a much needed reminder about preaching and politics.

 

7 Signs Your Church Will Never Change — Carey Nieuwhof

The theme of my 16 trends for 2016 was “Change or Die.” This article fits that theme quite nicely.

 

Jesus Loves the Traditional Church — Michael Cooper

Michael shares the joys and lessons one can gain from pastoring an older, rural congregation.

 

What Does It Mean to Be “For the City”? — Dean Inserra

I have written and spoken at length about how churches should be involved in their city and community. Dean gives several examples of what that looks like for a church when it’s put into practice.

 

No Place Like Church for the Holidays — LifeWay Research

New data from LifeWay Research confirms the fact that Christmastime is the time of year when the unchurched and dechurched are most open to an invite. So invite your unchurched friends this week to your Christmas services. They’ll probably surprise you and say “yes.”

 

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