East Petaluma Congregation

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How Jehovah’s Witnesses and Shunning Contributed to a Triple Murder-Suicide

The practice of turning former believers into outcasts is just cruel.

How shunned Jehovah's Witness mom killed her entire family

She made a video of herself saying that she was "broken" and that she didn't want to burden her family.

What Serena Williams Has Said About Being a Jehovah's Witness

Ahead of the U.S. Open this week, Serena Williams said she won't celebrate her daughter's first birthday because she's a Jehovah's Witness

10 Ways to Teach Kids to Sit in Church

Want to take your kids to church with you? Find out how to learn to go to "big church." Worship, learn, and serve together. Kids can love going to church.

8 Concerns That Church Members Seldom Tell Pastors

There are some concerns that are harder to bring up than others. Things like: We're concerned about your marriage.

Why I’m Coming Out as a Christian

I’m not scared that non-believers will make me feel like an outcast. I’m scared that Christians will.

7 Suggestions TO DO When the Church is in Decline

What should you do when a church is in declineIt should be noted this is a more difficult post to write. There are no cookie-cutter solutions for reversing a church in decline. Churches have unique characteristics, because they have different people. They are different reasons which cause decline. It could be anything from poor leadership, to being locked into the traditions of men or simply a change in population in the community. It’s difficult to copy what someone else has done, because…

Seven Things that Aren’t Reasons to Leave Your Church

While leaving a faith community should never be done on a whim, there are good, valid, theological and philosophical reasons for leaving a church. The reasons below are not any of them. You donR…

When you’re the only one who shows up to church

At an Episcopal church in Portland, the show must go on – even when it's just the priest and you.

How to Avoid Being Fired When Leading a Growing Church

For sure, there are no guarantees. But we have heard from many change leaders who have found these approaches to be highly effective. Leading change is difficult. Leading change wisely is best.

Reasons People Don't Go To Church...

...and a few reasons we'd love for you to come and visit our church. St. Mark Church De Pere (Main Campus) -Saturday: 5pm -Sunday: 9am / 1030am -Monday: 630p...

Ingredients That Are Necessary for a Church in Transition

Jim Wigton, Pastor of FBC Cape Coral Florida and Tom Cheyney discuss matters on church's need for change in Revitalization. Church's sometimes get in decline, partly because of the demographic areas, or the overall change of culture. Listen as they discuss the importance of how church's must change to reach people.

Why a Lot of Professing Christians Never Attend Church

The redeemed of the Lord will be drawn to one another. They love each other. Jesus said so.

How to (Not) Overburden People in Your Church Plant

If you’re a Christian, you need to go to church. Regularly.

Must you go to church? My answer, unfortunately, tends to make people mad. If you want to progress in your faith — if you hope to become a mature, actualized, fully functioning Christian, you must join a congregation, stay there for the long haul and become an active participant. You must not only attend but get involved. Church must become a central priority in your life.