Category: Insight
More than technology
Our world is changing in more ways than advancing technology. Take a look at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-3X5hIFXYU and see the challenge the Lord has set before us.
Life is still an issue
Lutherans for Life – Canada has placed its spring newsletter http://www.lutheransforlife-canada.ca/lflnewsletterspringsummer09.pdf. The recent East District convention adopted a resolution encouraging the district’s congregations to become more involved with life issues
A simple thanks can go a long way
In a recent webinar, the speaker noted that one of the key strategies that will help non-profit organizations through an economic downturn is “remarkable donor care.” We don’t often think of those who give regularly to the operation of our churches as ‘donors’ however, they…
Church and advertising
CBC’s Terry O’Reilly host of the radio program Age of Persuasion marches you boldly where the angels of marketing fear to tread: he looks at the delicate, always-controversial relationship between faith and advertising. The program includes looking into the controversy surrounding recent bus ads, which…
Economic downturn fills pews
In this article from the Globe and Mail, the writer suggests that church attendance increases during times of economic stress.
Who locked the gates?
Here is an interesting perspective from the Alban Institute on how congregations relate to visitors and non-members.