Fellowship Moravian Church

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 …

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→

What alcoholics can teach churches

Daybreak Fellowship blends language of addiction recovery with Christian worship

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 …

The Joy of Generosity: 10 Reasons Christians Should Love to Give

Imagine what Christian outreach might look like if the church wasn’t constrained by a lack of financial resources.

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.

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 …

Why I Don’t Fear Denominational Schisms

Protestant traditions are splitting over sexuality, as they did slavery, but this time it’s different.

Can you be with someone long-term if you don’t attend the same church?

In this week’s question, Pastor Mark joins Grace to answer the question from a lady who attends a non-denominational Protestant church is dating a man who attends a Catholic church. She wonders what this means for their relationship long-term and if they can stay together if they’re not attending the same church.<br>Have a question you’d like Grace to answer? Send it in to hello@realfaith.com.

Get More From Your Grace Community School Education

At Grace Community School we are proud of our “whole life” education. Basic to this whole life education are our reading and math programs. Our curriculum has a whole lot more than that, including manners training, non-denominational Bible lessons, song and story times, physical education, and organized games. That’s a lot, but did you know … Continue reading Get More From Your Grace Community School Education

How accurate are church membership numbers?

Denominational membership data comes with uncertainty. There are very good reasons why.

Can Your County Shut Down Home Bible Studies? Mine Is

I never imagined when I agreed to host a Bible study in my home that such an action may one day be a violation of law. Yet that’s exactly what my very own...

why we worship as a congregation

...and why this corporate worship is important , not only for us, but also for our children, other believers, the watching world, and to the...

How Do I Know if My Child Is Ready for Baptism?

Why Should We Tithe? Don’t Get All Nervous and Sweaty Yet

Does talking about tithing give you hives? We understand how you feel. But let’s figure out why we should tithe after all.