Wood Brook Cathedral

Shut down the bus tours: What older church members should really be doing

So how do you engage older church attendees… say people over age 50? The question’s been around a long time. And, as most church leaders could tell you, it’s a bit of a loaded question. It’s also a question I’m...Read More→

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 I Learned to Embrace the Stand and Greet Time

I may not know you, but I think one thing is safe to say: You do not have as much natural revulsion as I do toward a stand and greet time during a church service. You don’t feel a greater measure of inward terror when you hear a service leader command, “Stand up and greet a few of the people around you.” I am naturally shy, introverted, and easily intimidated, and can always feel the fear rising when I hear …

The Meaning of Namaste: Greet the World Authentically

The word Namaste literally means “bowing to you”. To say the word, while bowing your head and joining hands, symbolizes humility. Learn five ways to embody Namaste.

8 Concerns That Church Members Seldom Tell Pastors

There are some concerns that are harder to bring up than others. Things like: We're concerned about your marriage.

Where Can Women Teach? Eight Principles for Christian Churches

How do women honor God’s pattern of male headship in the church while also exercising a spiritual gift of teaching?

“Does the Christian church need different denominations?”

Christian Web Trends Blog: Church Websites, Design, SEO

Is your church online? Most people start looking for things online. So, your church needs to be online for them to find you. Knott Avenue Christian Church is doing that. See how and see what the results have been.

Ghost on how their satanic cathedral turned into a family affair

Ghost created something so special, you’d think there was a deal with the devil. Tobias Forge (aka Cardinal Copia) talks how they’ve transcended generations

Christian Education: How Can Christianity and Academics Intersect?

A Christian education often places character formation at the forefront, so students learn to value honesty, humility and respect for one another.

Why are there labyrinths in some cathedrals?

Labyrinths are patterns that might not seem to belong to either Christian architecture or to the history of Christian decorative arts. Sure, we find ivy-inspired labyrinthine decorations both in Go…

Why You Need a Christian Education Leadership Team in Your Church

Congregations need an education leadership team whose responsibility is to plan, coordinate, and oversee the educational life of the congregation.

12 Facts About Saint Basil’s Cathedral

The brilliant colors for which the cathedral is known weren't part of the original design.

Tours of Cathedral of Learning Nationality Rooms

Tips for touring the Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning including hours. View images, learn some background history and get ready to go.

Building Cathedrals Not Walls

Building Cathedrals Not Walls is a collection of ninety Kids Talk essays to inspire you in your work with children, whether you are a parent, a teacher, or other adult in the life of a child.

Building Cathedrals Not Walls

Building Cathedrals Not Walls is a collection of ninety Kids Talk essays to inspire you in your work with children, whether you are a parent, a teacher, or other adult in the life of a child.

Schools Should Be Cathedrals of Learning

When we focus solely on pedagogy and instruction and neglect the physical environment of schools and classrooms, we leave 25 percent of learning progress…

Cathedral Ceiling Pros and Cons

There are many reasons to love cathedral ceilings—and one big reason to temper your affection.