Comanche Reformed Church

Apostle Jeffrey Woody Installs a New Pastor

By Journalist Ms. Jones NEWBURGH – “It’s not easy starting a ministry from scratch… That’s what we did. When God sends you out… God will meet every need. We are here almost 21 years later in a building that belongs to us. We’re no renters… 55,000 square feet all because of our obedience to God. […]

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 …

Society of Jesus Ordains 20 New Priests in the United States, Canada and Haiti: Fr. Kevin C....

Jesuit Father Kevin C. Spinale, 37, is from Arlington, Massachusetts, and attended Boston College High School. At the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, he played rugby and was president of the team his senior year. During college, Fr. Spinale had a class with former Holy Cross president Fr. John Brooks, SJ; the two became friends, and Brooks was a major influence on Fr. Spinale’s decision to join the Society. After graduating from Holy Cross in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree…

3 Options When the Church No Longer Reflects the Community

I was coaching a group of pastors and was asked a question I’ve encountered, but never really answered. It’s a question, which seems to come up frequently these days. In fact, I think it’s a question many churches need to considerThe reality is some churches have had their community leave them. The community changed and they no longer look like their community demographicallyTo avoid…

Why do YOU have to go to Church?

by Laura Kelly Fanucci Why do you have to go to church? I thought I wasn’t going to have to answer that snarly question for a few more years. Maybe …

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…

Thoughts for When You Really Don’t Feel Like Going to Church

Don't ever think your presence in worship doesn't matter. God sees, He understands when it feels hard to even get there, and promises to give strength to the weary...

11 Ways Leaders Wreck Their Churches

How much potential impact is being wasted or destroyed because leaders aren’t leading effectively?

Why someone might not attend church

Do you have legitimate reasons for not attending church?Does your church make it too easy for people to make excuses for not attending?

What Makes A Church Grow?

Why Churches Move from Growth to Maintenance

Maintenance mode can take over in any church regardless of its age or its size. Today, we discuss how to combat it and how to stay focused on the mission.

When You No Longer Want To Be A Christian

10 Things To Consider About Those Who Visit Your Church

#1 You will have more guests in one year than you think. Research shows that five to eight percent of your worshipping community wil...

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.

Church is key to older people's mental health, says study

Attending a place of worship, whether it be a church, synagogue or mosque, can have a positive long-term effect on mental health in over 50s, research suggests.

Should We Make Church Less WEIRD?

How do you make a church service friendly for an outsider without compromising the truth of Scripture?