Universal Liberty & Christ Temple

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.

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

Missions, Denominations, and Honest Questions

What role do denominations play in the work of the local church and the broader mission of God?

Is Your Denomination Slowly Committing Suicide?

Many denominations are slowly committing suicide. Suicide is not an intentional destination. It is, however, the unintended consequence of their collective actions over multiple years.

Can You Complete The Temple Run From "The Legends Of The Hidden Temple?"

What Should You Wear To Church? A Handy Guide For Each Denomination

Whether you’re visiting your parents’ stuffy old Baptist church or piling into the family minivan because the kids are begging to ride the roller coaster at the sleek new megachurch down the street, the age-old question persists: what should you wear?Wonder no longer, good and faithful servant. We sent a team of Babylon Bee agents to over two thous …

What Does It Mean to be the Temple of God? — FICM Blog

Our culture has taken this concept of being God’s temple and skewed it toward the individual with a focus on self-care. God has selected you in Christ to be a piece of the larger building—His temple. And that building has the purpose of pointing people to Him, not to oneself.

This is the Generation That will Rebuild the Holy Temple!

Temple Hayes on When Did You Die

Learn all about Temple Hayes on When Did You Die so that you'll be able to surpass your current problems and move on to becoming a stronger person.

Should Denominations Be Organized Geographically?

What Are the Most Popular Denominations in the US?

What Are the Most Popular Denominations in the US?

Just How Much are Denominations Declining?

The declining influence of the church amongst emerging generations is no surprise to church growth analysts and statisticians who have been tracking these losses over decades in some cases. While the major opinion research firms tend to report that weekly church involvement in the United States hovers around 40 percent, there is a variety of …

“Does the Christian church need different denominations?”

6 Ways to Choose the Right Denomination For You

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of denominations within the Christian Church—so many that it is difficult for a newcomer to the faith to choose a path.

Which Christian Denomination Should You Actually Be a Part Of?