Category: Columns
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.
Meaningful meetings
Here is an article that can help focus any church-related meeting. It is not specifically Lutheran, but the ideas may change the way you conduct meetings.
Life issues resources
In the US, Life Sunday was observed January 18. In Canada, Life Sunday falls on Mother’s Day. If your church is looking for Life Sunday materials, please visit: http://www.lutheransforlife.org/. Lutherans for Life has produced a number of sermons, Bible studies, and liturgical services that can…