Pope Meets with HK Bishop Amid Speculations on Sino-Vatican Diplomatic Ties
03/25/2022 Hong Kong (International Christian Concern) – During a recent meeting with the Hong Kong Bishop in Rome, Pope Francis passes on his...
‘Enough!’ End war before it ends us, Pope Francis says as Ukraine invasion continues
Pope Francis has again lamented the war in Ukraine and appealed for peace more than a month after Russia’s invasion.
“We proclaim our solidarity with the suffering Orthodox Christian brethren of Ukraine”, the Holy...
"We particularly grieve the killing and violence committed by Orthodox Christians against other Orthodox Christians with the entire Ukrainian people, and the...
Three Quick Ways to Ruin Your Church’s Online Reputation
We’re in an age where reputations are lost in a matter of moments. One errant Instagram video or Facebook post and your audience...
Six Reasons Your Church Welcome Ministry Is More Important Than Ever
“We are the friendliest church in town.”
That sentence or something very similar is the most common statement we’ve...
Five Reasons Your Current Church Attendance Is the New Normal
Many church leaders and church members share with me that they are looking forward to the day when everyone is back attending...
Detained house church leader charged with inciting subversion of state power
Authorities in Guiyang, in China's southwestern Guizhou province, appear to have charged church elder Zhang Chunlei with an additional charge of 'inciting...
Five Strategies for Being a More Approachable Pastor on Sunday Morning
Some pastors are naturally approachable. They have a certain charisma that draws people. Other pastors draw in people like an open-casket viewing....
The Amazing Shift of Four “Front Doors” in Churches
A topic that does not get much attention is the dramatic shift in the front door of churches. By “front door,” we...
Every Church Is a Culture – What Is Yours?
Culture is profoundly important. The culture in which we live teaches us how to behave and how to think. We learn what is...