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by Thom S. Rainer When the pandemic arrived, churches around the world had no choice but to pivot to online worship. Sanctuaries were empty, but livestreams and Zoom calls gave congregations a way to stay connected. For a time, the transition felt almost miraculous. Churches that had never considered online ministry suddenly found themselves reaching...

by Sam Rainer Some churches have disagreements over matters of consequence—doctrine, governance, or leadership. This article is not about such cases. We’ve encountered some strange reasons for church conflict. There was the time a church fought over the appropriate length of the pastor’s beard. Or the case of a church fighting over whether to build...

by Matt McCraw Conversations about organizational culture were all the buzz just a few years ago. Though the discussion may have quieted down recently, the importance of a healthy church culture remains as vital as ever. At its core, organizational culture is how your church behaves. It is essentially, “how we do things around here.”...