Church isn't about numbers, it's about investing in people and leaders, say Shawn Lovejoy and Judah Smith
Looking back, Shawn Lovejoy says his church in its younger years was "a mile wide and an inch deep".
Looking back, Shawn Lovejoy says his church in its younger years was "a mile wide and an inch deep".
The Central Bible Baptist Church in New York was threatened with a fine if they continued their drive-in worship services. Pastor Samson Ryman conducted a drive-in worship service on May 3, with a total of 23 worshippers attending in 18 vehicles, but was shortly contacted by police on May 4.
The bishop said that Holy Communion and singing during service were among the "very challenging questions" for the Church.
Ravi Zacharias' cancer has spread and he has been told by doctors that there is nothing more they can do medically for him.
Church of England bishops have backed a phased approach to re-opening church buildings when the lockdown begins to be eased.
The popular pastor and writer told the Q 2020 Virtual Summit that churches will need to think differently about stewardship as a result of the pandemic.
Over 6,000 people called the Daily Hope dial-in worship service in the first 48 hours after it launched.
The phone line is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 and has been set up particularly for those who are unable to join online services because they don't have internet access.
He also addressed criticism over the Church of England's guidance on church closures during the lockdown.
A London priest has resumed Eucharists in person inside his historic church after the Archbishop of Canterbury said that the Church of England's position on building closures was "guidance, not instruction".
The service was pre-recorded in the living room of the Vasey-Saunders' home.
The number of people joining an Edinburgh church's services has swelled during the lockdown.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has responded to criticism over a request for churches to stay closed during the coronavirus pandemic.