The headlines are everywhere—the church is shrinking! More people are choosing “no religious affiliation” over congregational membership every year. Clergy are considering leaving their congregations. Churches are closing every day. …
What Christian trolls have taught me about Jesus
Rev. Bethany Peerbolte If you have ever wandered into a comment section on the internet you know about internet Trolls. Their existence is both troubling and profoundly entertaining. Reality TV …
Nurturing Wisdom in a Digital Age
By: Rev. Cameron Trimble, CEO of Convergence This week in San Francisco at the Wisdom 2.0 + AI Conference, author and CNN Commentator Van Jones spoke of his observations of …
Mindful Ministry in a Social Media World
by: Dani Hobbes, Convergence Digital Ministry Fellow When I was in 5th grade we had an all-school assembly on internet safety. I was excitedly prepared for some time away from …
Are Your Church Members Burned Out?
When Church Feels Like a Chore By: Rev. Dr. Anna Hall Does it feel like everyone in your congregation is weary? Are events and mission projects poorly attended? Have some …
Digital Ministry Fellows Gather in Atlanta
“This is a legitimate ministry.” This was the overwhelming response from the Convergence Digital Ministry Senior Fellows as we gathered for a few days in Atlanta. We spent our time …
Help! Our Church is Too Small!
Or “How To Stop Worrying and Love Your Small Church”by: Rev. Dr. Anna Hall I recently rediscovered on my bookshelf an old book I inherited from a retiring pastor’s library …
Locked Out: The Dilemma of Closing Online Doors in Faith Communities
By Rev. Timoth Sylvia Earlier this year, we launched a new initiative – the Convergence Digital Ministry Fellowship Program. The intent of this program is to respond to 21st century …
What Does It Take To Change A Congregation?
By Rev. Cameron Trimble, CEO of Convergence In a webinar this week, Rev. Jim Keat, Convergence Director of Online Innovation, asked me what it takes for a congregation to change. …
So, Your Congregation Says It is Anti-Racist
by: Rev. Anna Golladay I was in St Louis, MO this past weekend when I learned of a small UCC congregation in Holly Hills. Grace United Church of Christ was …