Why one of the most consequential shifts in Christianity isn’t a denomination; it’s a return to practice. By Rev. Cameron Trimble, CEO of Convergence For most of my adult life, …
Can We Stop Asking “What Is Our Church Doing Wrong?”
by: Rev. Dr. Anna Hall The headlines are constant. American churches are shrinking and aging. Mainline protestantism is declining. Younger generations are less and less likely to go to church. …
Who Are We Becoming with AI?
Seven Principles for a Spiritually Healthy Relationship with Artificial Intelligence By Rev. Cameron Trimble, CEO of Convergence Convergence invites denominations and congregations to reach out for presentations and guided conversations …
Pastoral Ministry vs. Public Theology
Can Both Exist in Digital Spaces? by: Rev. Jim Keat If you’re scrolling through TikTok or Reels or Shorts (or all three?!) and your algorithm has you at all cornered …
Aging Congregations – Problem or Opportunity?
In my new book, Wisdom Church: Abundant Life for Aging Congregations, I call for a shift in how we see aging congregations. In churches where most members are over 55, …
If Congregations Are Living Systems, Why Are We Still Leading Them Like Organizations?
By Rev. Cameron Trimble, CEO of Convergence I’ve spent almost 25 years studying congregations. Most still use management ideas that date back to the Industrial Revolution. I mention this as …
Taking Hold of Our Own Destiny
Last Thursday was primary election day where I live, in Tennessee. And I was on the ballot. I won’t pretend that decision was an easy one. For a long time, …
Is Your Church Suffering From Poor Attendance?
What new research reveals about churchgoers by: Rev. Dr. Anna Hall In our local congregations, we often assume that Sunday morning gatherings are just one part of being a church …
The Church as Social Infrastructure
Five practical implications for congregational mission By Rev. Cameron Trimble, CEO of Convergence The most important thing your congregation may provide is not worship, education, or pastoral care. It is …
Even in the Heat, the Work Continues
By: Rev. Anna Golladay There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes with a summer like this one. The heat index climbs past 100. The news cycle doesn’t slow down …