Towards a new Christianity

Transformation: Where will the web take us?

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

St. Paul’s – indeed the church as a whole – is in the process of transformation. The world is changing rather rapidly. It’s a much different place than it was a few years ago, a very difficult place – see our “World in transformation” blogs if you need examples! The church largely has not kept up. It also should be pretty clear to anyone reading recent headlines that the internet is going to have a powerful influence. The many forms of that influence are not obvious, but it does seem sure that for long term survival the individual parish is going to need at least a minimum of relevant competence. Read the rest of Transformation: Where will the web take us? »

Recruiting generation Y

Monday, April 26th, 2010

It seems pretty clear that there are worldwide hard times ahead. It also seems pretty clear that the Episcopal church in its present form is going to have a more and more limited role in shaping the path that our society takes in navigating the troubles of the future. The aging of the church – average age now 62 vs. the national average of 32 – unless it is reversed — is a clear indication of its diminishing influence. Dramatic changes in the church’s approach to ministry are the only thing that will prevent it from becoming essentially irrelevant. Read the rest of Recruiting generation Y »