In an electrifying game the Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers to become Super Bowl champions of 2013. As Baltimore holds celebrations for their winning sons, reporters will look to uncover any tantalizing details into strategy that won the big game. Case in point, The…
Church shopping haters
As I greeted people after a recent Sunday service, a couple gave some refreshing honesty: “We enjoyed worship here today. We are looking for a church and shopping around.” I replied, “Thank you for worshiping with us today. I pray…
Should a dying church be repurposed?
It seems that I’m stuck on thinking about dying or dead churches. Why so grim, Alan? That is a good question. It seems that folks are interested in talking about this topic. For some odd reason, I’ve been thinking about…
Social media pastors cast stones on Obama’s faith
As millions watched President Obama take a public oath of office, popular mega church pastors sought to cast some social media stones on our president’s faith. Mark Driscoll, pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, set off a social media…
Lance Armstrong and confession
After years of doping allegations, Lance Armstrong finally came clean… or mostly. After denying that he cheated, the famed cyclist admitted to using blood transfusions and a cocktail of drugs to cheat. Armstrong admitted to lying as millions tuned in…
Robert Griffin III, the Redskins and dying churches
It was awful. It was embarrassing. I couldn’t watch it anymore. My team, the Washington Redskins had started a good fight against the Seattle Seahawks on a recent Sunday night football. The Redskins came out strong and scored 14 points…
RG3 and dying churches
By Alan Rudnick The Washington Redskins had started a good fight against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night football. The Redskins came out strong and scored 14 points quickly. It was looking like they were a sure win to continue…
Why your church staff burnout
Has the slower US economy stretched our work force too thin and caused higher rates of burn out? According to a new survey, 1 in 5 employees are burned out from their job. The USA Today reported the findings just…
On a peace mission to Israel
In just a few days, I’ll embark on a peace mission on behalf of American Baptists to travel to Israel. This trip will serve as a good-will delegation to Israelis and Palestinians. In light of the recent conflict and violence,…