In Preaching Articles: "Cultural Change" showing 1-15 of 60

Grappling With The Fears Of Technological Change

By Tim Challies on Dec 15, 2016

Technologies are good in that they allow us to carry out our God-given mandate (Gen. 4). But every technology also brings risk; it brings change. Innovations subtly shift our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Tags: Fear, Communication, Technology, Cultural Change

5 Ways Christian Leaders Can Approach The Rapidly Changing Moral Culture

By Carey Nieuwhof on Mar 15, 2021

So as a church leader – as views on sexuality, family, parenting, drugs, finance and other values change – how do you respond? What do you do when the world for which you trained—maybe even the world where your approach was once effective—is disappearing before your eyes?

Tags: Morality, strategy, Unchurched, Cultural Change, e  (view more)  (view less)

This Killed Kodak And It's Coming To Your Church

By Karina Kreminski on Nov 30, 2016

It saddens me that some people see the need for change in the church, yet God’s people keep doing the same thing as if minor tweaking will stop the decline of the Western church.

Tags: Transformation, Culture, Missional, church culture

Urgent Church: Nine Changes We Must Make Or Die

By Sermoncentral on May 14, 2022

Many of our congregations must change. They must change or they will die.

Tags: Gospel, Prayer, Change, Dying Church, gospel  (view more)  (view less)

The Abcs Of Church Change (Always Be Changing Something)

By Sermoncentral on Nov 15, 2019

All living things change. Or they die. The church is no exception to that.

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Tags: Preaching

Why Is It So Difficult To Lead A Church Through Change?

By Rob Pochek on Dec 4, 2018

Everyone says they want change, so what's the problem?

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-10, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 9:3-6, Titus 3:1-5

Tags: Church, leadership, Change, Pastoring

Preaching For Deep Change: Are You Sharing Information Or Changing Lives?

By Ed Stetzer on Nov 10, 2018

Does your preaching give people everything they need to embrace change? Ed Stetzer offers practical suggestions for moving people forward.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:6-9

Tags: Preaching, Transformation, Forward, deep change

8 Ways To Make Church Change Run Smoother

By Charles Stone on May 30, 2022

In your church you’re probably trying to bring change in some way or are contemplating it.

Tags: Church, Change, Healthy Relationship, Transitions, church  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching For Life-Change

By Rick Long on Jun 11, 2018

Does preaching for life-change always produce a watered down message?

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13:1

Tags: Preaching

The Art Of Creating Change In Your Church

By John Bisagno on Jun 7, 2018

Are you making ministry changes according to the latest "church growth" fads or the prompting of the Holy Spirit?

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-49:12

How The Pulpit Is Changing In The 21st Century, And Why It's A Good Thing

By Kathleen And Kevin-Neil Ward on Oct 28, 2014

Not all change is bad. What if "new" ways of preaching and doing church actually take us closer to the New Testament model?

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Tags: Support, Preaching, Change, Encourage, build  (view more)  (view less)

If Your Church Is Drifting And Stuck, Should You Try To Change It From Within?

By Jonathan Herron on Jan 12, 2022

What do you do if you’re a frustrated support staff member of a visionless church? Do you try to change things from within?

Tags: church planting, Church Death, pastoral leadership, Church and change

How To Lead People-Friendly Change In Your Church

By Sermoncentral on Jan 13, 2022

I’ve been studying the art of change management lately and wanted to share a process with you that could save you a lot of grief the next time you think about a change in your church’s programs or procedures.

Tags: Communication, leadership, Change, Resilience, Leadership, communication  (view more)  (view less)

6 Benefits To Not Changing Churches

By Dean Shriver on Jul 10, 2021

Thinking about moving to another church? Before you do, consider the benefits of "not" changing churches.

Scripture: Colossians 3:13-14, Colossians 3:13

Tags: Ministry, Church, mistakes, affliction, Leave  (view more)  (view less)

One Change Can Restructure Your Entire Sermon

By Bob Hostetler on Apr 1, 2019

Bob Hostetler identifies one part of the sermon nearly every preacher overlooks.

Tags: Preaching, Change, sermon, restructure