Are you wondering if you’re a millennial? If you were born between 1980-2000 then yes, you are indeed a millennial. Did you know that over 50% of our generation, the millennial generation, who grew up churched have dropped out at some point? According to this Barna study, millennials view the church as irrelevant and […]
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Podcast Episode #7: Cancer & Community with Eric Fusilier
Story On the brink of death, what matters most? Eric Fusilier, the bassist in the band The City Harmonic, wrestled through this question when on the eve of a large tour, he discovered he had cancer. He recounts to Neal his heart-wrenching struggle for survival, and how his sickness inspired a movement. Special music by The City Harmonic. […]
4 Things Jesus Tells Us About Reaching the Generation That’s Leaving the Church
This is a guest post by Frank Powell. Click here to find out how you can contribute to JesusHacks. At the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta last year, Andy Stanley asked a question that wrecked me. He said this: “What breaks your heart?” He framed the question with this statement: “You don’t have to change the […]
7 Lies American Pop Culture Tells Christians Everyday
This is a guest post by Frank Powell. In the first few years of marriage, Tiffani and I struggled with unrealistic expectations created by past experiences and Hollywood movies. The result was arguments and letdowns. Things are better now, but the road wasn’t easy. When a young couple asks for marriage advice, the first thing […]
Churches, Here’s How You Can Help People Who Are Too Busy
This is a guest post from Cindy Brandt. In modern society, we throw around the word “busy” like a badge of honor. “Oh, I’m busy” is a signal of how good our lives are, how we’re living it to the fullest, or how much we are adding value to the world. This mentality has seeped […]
Dear Singles, Church is a Family Event
Being single in a church of families is a different experience. You can feel alone. You can feel free to come and leave when you want. And in some cases, you can feel awkward, like you’re waiting on the sidelines of a middle school dance, waiting for someone to invite you to the floor. Since […]
Want Millennials to Stay in Church? Show Them This.
“A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.” -Benjamin Franklin I used to think I was odd for not sharing as many inspirational Christian memes on social media. “You can do all things through Christ.” “You can change everything with Jesus.” “You can overcome.” Don’t get me wrong: I’m not opposed to […]