Catholic Community Foundation

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What the Bible Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years

There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.

How To Be a Bad Church Member

Ever wanted to set your church back and create an unhealthy culture? Here is a short list of things to do to: 1. Constantly point out what should be done, but never volunteer to actually do anythin…

His pew or hers? Woman concerned about man she met in church

Q: I met a nice guy at church of all places, and he's invited me out. I'm excited but nervous. Do I stay at his house or let him come to mine? It's been a while.

How To Reach Unchurched People Who Don't Think They Need God

I read a survey the other day that made me literally sit up straight as I took notice. The number of people in Canada (my country) who profess “no religion” is now at 24%, up from 16.5% a decade earlier. That’s a massive shift in a mere ten years. As I reflect on it all,…

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

How One Prayer Was Answered in a Day

What is the fastest answer to prayer you’ve ever received? One of my fastest answer to prayer happened recently. I took on another job (in addition to writing and speaking) just over a year ago. It involves a huge amount of reading, every day, much of it on a screen.

Why is Orthodox Easter on a different day?

if you have Orthodox Christian friends or visit a predominantly Orthodox country, in the late spring you may find yourself celebrating a second Easter.

This Is Why I Pray for My Children Every Day

Several years ago, I heard God clearly tell me to focus on the spiritual growth of my children. We tried family devotions. We tried creating a family mission and vision statement. We tried rewards for memorizing scriptures. In the midst of our cra...

10 Ways to Start the Day Well for God

Maybe these suggestions will help you start each day well for God.

Start the Day on a Positive Note

When you wake up in the morning, what do you think about? Do you think about a busy day full of chores and deadlines at work? If you’re undergoing cancer treatment, do you start worrying abou…

How to change your life in an hour a day

When people in religious orders wake up to pray at sunrise, they often refer to this special time in the morning as spending time “With The Lord”.

Why is there no Judgment Day in Hinduism?

India News: Hindus believe in rebirth and so greater value is given to debt to the world and liberation from the world, and less to what is right and wrong.

What Does it Mean to “Find Jesus” in this Day and Age?

The secret to success: prayer at the start of the day

It is not always possible to do many things, but we must try to do the 'one thing needful.'

Why We Need A Muslim Women’s Day

"It’s time to hear from a community that’s often talked about but rarely given the chance to speak.”

10 Tips for Creating Inclusive Religious Organizations

We are a stronger country when religious organizations of all faiths live up to our values -- when we are welcoming, diverse, moral, and respect one anot...