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5 Reasons Why Young People Are Seeking Old Ways Of Doing Church

By Kathleen And Kevin-Neil Ward on Apr 9, 2021

Today, something unexpected is happening. There is a small but distinct movement of young people abandoning the smoke machines, multi-purpose buildings and celebrity pastors of recent church models, and heading back towards traditional worship services, where sacraments are central, buildings are beautiful, and the liturgy has a historic rootedness about it.

Tags: Eucharist, liturgy, participation, traditional, Church History, 2 Styles of Worship  (view more)  (view less)

Is Your Church An Orchestra Or A One-Man-Band?

By Kathleen And Kevin-Neil Ward on Feb 22, 2016

When we "hire" a pastor to do everything for the congregation, it becomes one person performing at the front for our entertainment.

Tags: Preaching

Could Podcasts Replace Pastors? In Some Circles, They Already Have

By Kathleen And Kevin-Neil Ward on Nov 4, 2014

More and more Christians meet weekly to share a meal and love one another as a community. Instead of attending "regular church," they listen to a podcast sermon in their own time.

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-20

Tags: Preaching

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)

Could You Step Back From Your Sermon And Let Other People Finish It?

By Kathleen And Kevin-Neil Ward on Feb 15, 2014

If the goal of our preaching is to connect people to God's Word, what are you willing to do to make that connection?

Tags: Preaching, warning, Finish, Connect

10 Reasons To Stop Preaching

By Kathleen And Kevin-Neil Ward on Aug 21, 2013

Here are some simple ways to keep it simple.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11-14

Tags: Preaching, insight, Authority, emphasis

Quit Preaching And Start Facilitating? A Bold Proposal

By Kathleen And Kevin-Neil Ward on Jun 13, 2013

This radical approach to a pastor's role may set some people's teeth on edge. What do you think?

Tags: Preaching, quit, training, facilitate

Try This: Let Your Congregation Preach The Sermon Next Sunday

By Kathleen And Kevin-Neil Ward on Jan 29, 2008

Could you be bold enough to guide the entire congregation through the process of "preaching"?

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-10

Tags: Preaching, pastor, teach, help, tools, Pastor, preaching  (view more)  (view less)