Here’s why some churches are growing
Peter Misiaszek
September 1, 2019
First, the good news: 28 per cent of the parishes in the diocese are experiencing growth in attendance, number of givers or both. That means
First, the good news: 28 per cent of the parishes in the diocese are experiencing growth in attendance, number of givers or both. That means
One of the things that Anglicans typically are not inclined to do is speak about their faith. The Natural Church Development program indicates that “passionate
Like many others, I’ve made my fair share of donations over the years. One gift stands out from all the others. The amount was rather
In the interest of stewardship, is it time to rethink how we use our buildings? After salaries for clergy and administrative support, the up-keep of
Last month’s article on The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Churches garnered considerable interest, as evidenced by the emails and conversations I have had concerning
First, the good news: 25 per cent of the parishes in the Diocese of Toronto are experiencing growth in attendance and number of givers –
This past summer my wife, our three kids and I visited Great Britain. It was, first and foremost, a vacation. Over the course of three
What does it mean to have a generous spirit? Webster’s dictionary provides many definitions that are helpful: characterized by a noble and kindly attitude; giving
I want to share some exciting, promising news. We have all heard, time and again, that the church is in crisis, that attendance is down
Can you imagine what your community or church would be like without Anglican outreach? Imagine no parish food bank or mission trip to Africa. No
A few months back, I penned an article on whether the passing of the collection plate had run its course. Given the volume of emails,
I have always admired the zeal and commitment early Christians had for founding a new church and facing untold opposition from those with an interest
For many parishes in our diocese, autumn is the time of year when activity flourishes as congregants return after their summer vacation. It is also
In the weeks following the birth of our first child, my wife and I had our wills drawn up. Being in our early 30s, we
The more that I think about it, the more I am convinced that passing a collection plate for money is a practice that needs rethinking.
In a challenging economic environment, the 2015 FaithWorks campaign result is one for the record books. As in past years, Anglicans across the Diocese of
As we embark on a new year, many of us pause to consider what we can do differently to improve our physical, emotional, financial or
How do we respond to the ways that millennials are changing the church? We’re not just talking about reaching out to newcomers; we’re talking specifically
Canada has reached a milestone. For the first time in its nearly 150-year history, the number of seniors is greater than the number of children.
Lately it seems I have been preoccupied with the question of how the church can better respond to the challenge of welcoming newcomers. Specifically, I’m
I have a confession to make: I’m not a tither. After you get over the shock that the director of Stewardship Development for the diocese
As a stewardship educator, most of my time is dedicated to teaching – and hopefully inspiring – members of our congregations to embrace a life
Over the past few years, we have covered a myriad of topics related to generosity, including personal commitment, discipleship, time and talent, outreach, proportionate giving,
At this time each year, many parishes embark on intentional-giving pledge drives. It is a time of great anticipation, as volunteers take stock of their
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