Jehovah's Witnesses Paris Hill Congregation

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How Jehovah’s Witnesses and Shunning Contributed to a Triple Murder-Suicide

The practice of turning former believers into outcasts is just cruel.

How shunned Jehovah's Witness mom killed her entire family

She made a video of herself saying that she was "broken" and that she didn't want to burden her family.

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

How To Be a Bad Church Member

Ever wanted to set your church back and create an unhealthy culture? Here is a short list of things to do to: 1. Constantly point out what should be done, but never volunteer to actually do anythin…

Should We Still Dress Our Best for Church?

I’m a millennial and I still think it’s best to wear our best to church. Recently my brother (Jonathan) and his wife (Vera) launched an online tie store called French Thread (shameless …

10 Ways to Be a Welcoming Church to Those With Special Needs

For those willing to welcome those with special needs, how can today’s churches better serve these families? One parent shares some tips.

Has Your Congregation Ever Heard a Sermon on Suicide?

Suicide has impacted every church, yet many church attendees—even the ones who show up every week—have never heard a sermon on suicide.

10 Tips for Creating Inclusive Religious Organizations

We are a stronger country when religious organizations of all faiths live up to our values -- when we are welcoming, diverse, moral, and respect one anot...

Do religious people live longer than non-religious people?

British researchers have concluded that people who attend church regularly tend to live slightly longer than non-religious people. Partisan theologians (individuals biased toward a particular religious doctrine) embraced the finding

Who Are the Two Witnesses?

We are in a period of time just before the Great Tribulation.

17 Facts About Jehovah's Witnesses

They're going to ring your doorbell. Who are they and what are they selling?

4 Traps for Clergy When Moving to a New Congregation

Bill Wilson says that the arrival of a new minister can be a marvelous opportunity to start anew if they steer clear of four common traps.

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Worship Jesus Christ?

Together We Bear Witness

In his letter to the Christians of Rome, the apostle Paul wrote, “Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus...Read the rest of this entry

How to Help Your Congregation See the Reality of Slavery

The 8-Second Congregation: Too Distracted to Give

In this article guest writer Derek Gillette shares how mobile phones are increasing church giving through eChurchGiving and Pushpay.