by John G. Panagiotou If you want to know the spiritual state and strength of a church, just look at its stewardship report. What do Jesus, the Bible, and the Church Fathers say about Tithing and Giving to God? “Where your treasure is there will your heart be also.”1 These words of Jesus … [Read more...]
How Pastoral Care Stunts The Growth Of Most Churches
It's time we put some more practical articles up for parish priests, so we have a new category: Growing Your Parish. We'll be offering more articles, and seeking more (!), of a useful nature to Orthodox parish clergy on removing growth barriers to making small missions and parishes larger, and … [Read more...]
Sermon Content Is What Appeals Most to Churchgoers
by Lydia Saad STORY HIGHLIGHTS Three in four worshippers say sermons a major factor in why they go Youth programs, outreach and volunteer opportunities also important Preferring to worship solo is main reason non-attenders eschew services WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As Easter and … [Read more...]
