Why Your Church Needs to Reimagine Worship (and How to Start)
June 30. 2025 | Rev Bri
Maybe the energy has dipped, or fewer people, especially younger ones, are showing up. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. A lot of churches are realizing that what you used to work for may not feel quite the same anymore.
Beyond Likes and Shares: How to Measure the Impact of Your Digital Ministry
June 23. 2025 | Rev Bri
You've launched your church's Instagram page. You're posting inspiring quotes, sharing engaging videos, and even experimenting with Reels. But how do you know if it's actually making a difference?
Screen Time and Spirituality: Finding a Healthy Balance for Youth
June 16. 2025 | Rev Bri
We live in a hyper-connected world. Screens are everywhere – in our pockets, on our desks, and even in our churches. While technology offers incredible opportunities for connection, learning, and spiritual growth, it also presents challenges, especially for young people.
Decoding Gen Z: Understanding Their Values, Beliefs, and Online Habits
June 09. 2025 | Rev Bri
Gen Z. They're the generation that's practically grown up with a smartphone in hand, fluent in the language of memes and TikTok trends. But beyond the stereotypes, who are they really? And how can we, as ministry leaders, connect with them on a deeper level?
Why Aren't They Coming? Understanding the Attendance Drop in Youth Ministry
June 02. 2025 | Rev Bri
Is your youth group shrinking? Are Sunday school classes looking sparse? You're not alone. Many churches are facing a concerning trend: a decline in youth participation.
But before you throw in the towel (or the dodgeball), let's explore some of the reasons behind this shift and – more importantly – what you can do about it.
Finding Your Spiritual Home: A Guide for Seekers
May 28. 2025 | Rev Bri
Embarking on a spiritual journey is a deeply personal and transformative experience. For those who are seeking meaning and connection outside the boundaries of traditional religion, the path may seem uncertain, yet filled with possibilities. This guide is designed to offer encouragement and resources to help you navigate your unique spiritual exploration and ultimately find your spiritual home.
A Safe Place to Explore: How Churches Can Welcome the Spiritually Curious
May 14. 2025 | Rev Bri
In today’s shifting spiritual landscape, many people are on a quiet, personal quest. They’re not necessarily atheists or skeptics—but they’re not ready to walk back into a church either. These are the spiritually curious: individuals who are open to exploring faith, but who often carry deep wounds, doubts, or disappointments from past religious experiences.
The Unchurched Next Door: Understanding Your Community
May 07. 2025 | Rev Bri
In today’s shifting spiritual landscape, many people are on a quiet, personal quest. They’re not necessarily atheists or skeptics—but they’re not ready to walk back into a church either. These are the spiritually curious: individuals who are open to exploring faith, but who often carry deep wounds, doubts, or disappointments from past religious experiences.
Authentically Us: Embracing Identity in the Discipleship Journey
April 07. 2025 | Rev Bri
Have you ever felt like you had to check a part of yourself at the door when you stepped into church or a discipleship program? Like your unique personality, your cultural background, your experiences—the very things that make you you—had to be toned down or even hidden away?
Beyond the Walls: Discipleship That Speaks to Every Soul
April 05. 2025 | Rev Bri
Too often, discipleship programs feel dry, distant, and disconnected from the vibrant reality of our lives. We flip through the pages of workbooks, memorize verses, and attend lectures, but something feels missing. Where's the joy? Where's the connection to the rich heritage and cultural tapestry that makes us who we are?
Beyond the Walls: Discipleship That Speaks to Every Soul
April 03. 2025 | Rev Bri
I've been sitting with some heavy thoughts lately, the kind that keep you up at night. You know, the ones where you're just wondering, "Are we really reaching our people?"
The Volunteer Industrial Complex: Is it Hindering True Service in Your Church?
Feb 11. 2025 | Rev Bri
The term "volunteer industrial complex" might seem jarring at first. After all, we associate the "industrial complex" with things like the military or prisons – systems with significant power and influence. However, when it comes to volunteering, particularly in faith-based settings, this term highlights some uncomfortable truths about how we often approach service.
AI: The Next Chapter in the Black Church's Story
Feb 5. 2025 | Rev Bri
The Black Church: a beacon of resilience, a powerhouse of social change… and sometimes, a little slow on the tech uptake. Let's be honest: We've had reservations about new technologies, from the printing press to social media. And now, we're facing another digital frontier: artificial intelligence (AI).
Is Your Super Sunday a Super Flop? 3 Reasons Why People Aren't Showing Up
Jan 1. 2025 | Rev Bri
Super Sunday. It's the day your congregation rolls out the red carpet, hoping to welcome new faces and grow your community.
Beyond the Offering Plate: Reimagining Generosity in Today's Church
Sep 17, 2024 | Rev Bri
The landscape of giving in today's churches is undergoing a profound shift.
Rebuilding Trust, Reigniting Generosity: Addressing Transparency Concerns in Black Churches
Sep 10, 2024 | Rev Bri
Trust is the bedrock of any thriving community, and the Black church is no exception.
Bridging the Generosity Gap: Navigating Economic Disparity in Black Church Giving
Sep 03, 2024 | Rev Bri
The heart of the Black church beats with a rhythm of generosity, echoing the deep-rooted tradition of giving back and supporting one another.
Thriving in Two Worlds: Navigating the Complexities of Hybrid Youth Ministry
July 25, 2024 | BY BMC
Hybrid youth ministry presents a dynamic and evolving landscape, offering exciting possibilities to reach...
Strategic Leadership Navigation through Sifting
Jan 18, 2024 | BY Staff Writer
In the aftermath of the global pandemic, leadership dynamics within our churches have undergone...
Generations Y&Z: It's A Different World
MAY 11, 2021 | BY Jalen Parks
The CoVID-19 Pandemic has thrown much of our lives into disarray. We as a society have had to completely rethink the way that we do...
Adulting is Getting Out of Hand! Why COVID-19 Is Just Another Crisis for Millennials.
MAR 27, 2021 | Brianna K. Parker
Just like the 2016 election, America is again blaming millennials. We can’t catch a break with Larry Fitzgerald’s hands! While placing...
The Last Breath of Women's and Men's Ministries
NOV 29, 2018 | Rev Bri
The front row is the seat no one wants to occupy at a funeral. It symbolizes the relationship of the living to the deceased. It is full...