Pontiaki Estia of Mass

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 …

What the Bible Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

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 …

Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years

There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.

How To Reach Unchurched People Who Don't Think They Need God

I read a survey the other day that made me literally sit up straight as I took notice. The number of people in Canada (my country) who profess “no religion” is now at 24%, up from 16.5% a decade earlier. That’s a massive shift in a mere ten years. As I reflect on it all,…

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…

What is baptism in the Holy Spirit?

Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the means by which God places new believers into the body of Christ. As the Holy Spirit regenerates and indwells our human spirits, bringing us new life and ensuring our everlasting fellowship with God, the Spirit also immerses us into the universal church.

Catholic Church not a force for good? 'I refute it thus'!

For many people in the developing world, the Catholic Church is the only voice of civil society that isn’t corrupt or driven by self-interest. It’s often the difference between people being fed or starving to death, or between being treated for their illnesses or dying of neglect.

Where does RCC agree/disagree with the Catholic Church?

Many people ask me questions about RCC’s views on Roman Catholicism. Where do we agree with the Catholic Church? Where do we disagree? And why? To provide a positive forum to address these question…

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.

What's the problem with the Catholic Church? Men.

This abuse will not stop as long as the Church insists on being a male-dominated club where only boys need apply.

What does the Catholic Church say about psychedelics?

Psychedelics have been seen as far worse than alcohol and cigarettes, but are they really?

What is the Catholic Church?

Roman Catholicism claims to be the one true Christian church founded by Jesus. But is it? Does it teach true Christianity?

What does the Catholic Church say about cheating?

How many of us know real-world cheaters who have just plain gotten ahead, not despite their short-cutting but because of it?

The Catholic church becomes an impact investor

Men are struggling with their spirituality. Can the Catholic Church help?

The last year has witnessed the rise of an extraordinary international conversation around gender and power. In this watershed moment, where is the church? And how can it help?

Where Are You Going Catholic Church?

I encourage you to listen to my church history podcast Triumphs and Tragedies. I'm not a historian by any stretch, and I'm afraid the podcast is more than rough around the edges. It was simply my attempt to give a quick roller coaster ride through twenty centuries of church history so that we can make better sense

Did You Know? The Catholic Church Invented Hospitals

From its earliest beginnings, the Catholic Church has always been the cornerstone to the development of the modern pillars of society we all have come to know and are familiar with. But can you believe that the Catholic Church also invented hospitals?

Can the Catholic Church be a resource for women with postpartum depression?

For Catholic women experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety, faith and faith communities can be a lifeline—but also a potential source of guilt, shame or frustration.