by Rev. Dr. Anna Hall Christianity in the US is aging. While the percentage of Christians is declining in all age groups, according to the Pew Research Center, the steepest …
On Becoming Christian
Author and poet Maya Angelou, in a 2011 interview on the occasion of her being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, said, “I’m always amazed when people walk up to …
Can’t the Church Shut Up About Money?
by Rev. Anna Golladay Many wonder why is it so hard for us in the church to talk about money? Scholar and preeminent Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann has an …
Where Have All the Children Gone?
We are down to a handful of kids in our church. Help! In my work with churches through Convergence and my personal experiences as a leader in congregations, I have …
What Is The Future of Your Congregation?
By Rev. Cameron Trimble, CEO of Convergence To learn more about hosting a Futures Lab for your congregation, contact us at Convergence. We would love to work with you. “We …
New Year’s Resolutions for Digital Ministry
What are your new year’s resolutions? Not for you personally — reading more and scrolling less and getting at least 30 minutes of movement a day is great — but …
I Pray We Are Brave – A New Year Wish
My friend and colleague, Rabbi Esther Lederman, is fierce, kind and brave. She speaks prophetically of the opportunities of these times. She is not shy in calling her movement in …
What IS Digital Ministry? And Why Should I Care?
Setting up the cameras for the livestream. Sharing the link for the Zoom call. Sending a few social media posts throughout the week. Maybe even editing a sermon clip to …
When Your Church Goes Gray
by: Anna Mitchell Hall What does it feel like to look across the pews and see mostly elders with gray in their hair? Churches often get terribly worried when this …
Three Things We Learn About Digital Ministry From Taylor Swift
Chances are you, or someone you know, has listened to Taylor Swift’s newest album, Midnights. But aside from these songs being the soundtrack behind your work for the next few …