Shaping the Future of Denominational Organizational Cultures – Flourishing Congregations Institute When considering the future, some denominational organizations are imagining how new congregations can be formed given the religious and cultural shifts taking place in Canada. By asking leaders focus...

When considering the #future, some denominational organizations are imagining how new #congregations can be formed given the religious and cultural shifts taking place in #Canada. Learn more about this topic in this view by Dr. James Watson, a research fellow at Wycliffe College.

A Christian Social Engagement which is like the Yeast in the Dough – Flourishing Congregations Institute Both practical theology and sociology of religion are interested in how local congregations in urban contexts are dealing with their environment. To say it bluntly, two attributes exist: on one hand, ...

Interested in learning about how #congregations in urban contexts interact with a secular environment? If so, you'll love this article by Frédéric Dejean, Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal.

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I wrote a post for www.studyingcongregations.org To remind folks of just how much #congregations have to contribute at this moment

✨ Experiencing #conflict within your #congregations?

Learn how to engage #differences in this online short course, April 15 - May 26.

Register by March 25 to save $50!

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#Atheist #philosophical

Sam asks why #satanic #atheists have #congregations and #dogmas. Justin explains followers enjoy #publicspeaking and #debate, not #religion. Sam gets defensive about #Nietzsche and hangs up.

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Kingdom of God by Force The Kingdom of God by Force is a phrase that relates the very words of our Lord. Today we can see the Faith and Testimony of Jesus Christ in every nation on earth. Even in the most persecuted areas…

👀✨ Do not miss Kingdom of God by Force
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#Kingdom -Today’s Idea of success in #America for #churches, #congregations, and #Christians is unlike what we see in #scripture. For many of us close to this arena of #Christendom in #America the #success is seen in #churchgrowth,

These people who are claiming to be #Christians but definitely are NOT are also telling their #congregations that if you pray at home, in the woods, on a golf course that you DO NOT #BELIEVE!!!
Actually #Jesus was clear about this too... it is better & your belief is much more genuine IF you DO ...

How Hospitable are Congregations to Pastors? – Flourishing Congregations Institute How hospitable are congregations to pastors? Pastors are often central in extending care and hospitality in congregations. But they need to be recipients of care by their congregations too, not just t...

How hospitable are #congregations to #pastors? Find out in this insightful article by Margaret Clarke Counselling Department Head and Assistant Professor of Couple and Family Therapy at Briercrest College and Seminary.

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✨Confession time:

I became totally OK with the idea of visiting different religions congregations for their food offerings, I.e., I went to a Lutheran church once for a $5-6 slice of strawberry shortcake, strawberries in season and stuff…❤️

#Food #Religion #Churches #Congregations #Confession

As P&G prepares to redevelop Gillette campus, South Boston residents push for more - The Boston Globe The “World Shaving Headquarters” is the largest remaining vestige of South Boston’s old industrial waterfront.

After years of redevelopment, hundreds of new condos and businesses, and a world class convention center, there's not a single new place of worship in #Boston Seaport District. That gets noticed when the community needs a place to meet! #Congregations matter.
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Co-authored article (Emanuel Cusanelli, Arch Wong, @josephroso.bsky.social) now published: "Mental Health & Illness: Perceptions & Experiences in #Canadian Christian #Congregations" in collab. w/@fcinstitute.bsky.social & @sanctuarymh.bsky.social. #mentalhealth journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Walking the Tightrope: How White United Methodist Clergy Approach Race and Racial Justice Religious congregations in the United States have long been sites for political organization and mobilization. Following the summer of 2020, clergy have been increasingly reckoning with how to navi...

Read about racial activism by United Methodist clergy from Anna Holleman, Erin F. Johnston, and Kelsey Mischke in our forthcoming special issue on religion and politics in American congregations.

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#sociology #religion #Methodist #congregations #racialJustice

Your church’s story – Flourishing Congregations InstituteBluesky In this article, sociologist Joel Thiessen shares some great ideas from his recent research on how a church can tell and live its story for a dynamic future. This article was originally published by F...

What stories do #congregations tell when confronted with transition and change? And what can other #churches learn in the process toward their own flourishing? Learn more in this fascinating article by Joel Thiessen, Director of the Flourishing Congregations Institute at Ambrose University.

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This podcast episode, hosted by the author of Not a Hopeless Case: 6 Vital Questions from Young Adults for a Church in Crisis, considers the question of how to share a religious message with young adults.

#Congregations #YoungAdultMinistry

In one week, I'll be in #Toronto to present new #Canadian research on mental health & #congregations, gathered in partnership with @sanctuarymh.bsky.social. If you're in the #Toronto area, there's still time to register for the entire gathering. Spread the word! #mentalhealth

2025 Ministry Mental Health Summit - Shalem Network From Brokenness to Belonging Join Christians from across Canada at the 2025 NATIONAL MINISTRY MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT where we will be gathering to equip those in our community impacted by mental illness...

On May 21 I'll lead a workshop in #Toronto on mental health & #congregations, drawing on national #survey @fcinstitute.bsky.social in partnership w/@sanctuarymh.bsky.social. If you're in the area, register for the whole 3-day event & spread the word! #mentalhealth shalemnetwork.org/events/2025-...

Ambrose University and Church of the Nazarene Canada Strengthen and Expand Their Partnership | Ambrose University

Delighted to see our partnership at #Ambrose University strengthen with the Church of the Nazarene #Canada, furthering our deep desire & commitment to partner with & support local #congregations that includes #clergy development. ambrose.edu/ambrose-univ...

Are you ready to make a #difference?

The Center for Lived Faith has been #organizing, come find us!
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#CenterForLivedFaithAndOrganizing #JusticeIsTheological #ProgressiveChristianity #justice #communityorganizing #community #clergy #congregations #faith

New Congregations in Canada – Flourishing Congregations InstituteBluesky This video, hosted by Dr. James Watson, offers an overview of the creativity of God in calling new congregations into being within Canada. Models, expressions of worship, and cultural implications for...

“New congregations offer opportunities to learn, to explore, what it means to connect with people who are outside of the regular boundaries of church.” Dr. James Watson in our new Flourishing Forward release of new #congregations in #Canada.

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Our new book is now available! We offer detailed case study #research & social scientific analysis from 7 dynamic #Canadian #congregations across #theological traditions. Also, theological reflection plus practical & hopeful applications. a.co/d/g8XknH0

How are Canadian Congregations Responding to Mental Health Challenges and Illness? How is the Church responding to mental health challenges? Survey results from nearly 1,000 church leaders paint a picture of progress and room for growth.

We're excited to release the full report from our study with @sanctuarymh.bsky.social, "Mental Health & Illness in Canadian Congregations." #mentalhealth #Canadian #congregations sanctuarymentalhealth.org/2024/11/18/h...

Last week I signed off on final proofs for forthcoming edited book on #congregations & submitted 2 articles to journals for review. In this last month of #sabbatical, I'm analyzing data for a book chapter that I'll author, "Spiritual Alienation & Yearning in the Face of #Death."

Spatial Transcendence: When Congregational Experiences Leave the Sanctuary

The cultural experiences produced by #congregations don't stay within the sanctuary walls. Victoria Isaac writes about the case of Black Gospel Music. studyingcongregations.org/spatial-tran...

North American Conference April 2024 - Ecclesiology & Ethnography Network The Ecclesiology & Ethnography North American Conference takes place at the intersection of qualitative research, theology and the world church

The Ecclesiology & Ethnography Network is a terrific group of scholars interested in understanding #congregations. They meet both in the UK and in North America - this year at Emory University in April. CFP due Feb 1. www.ecclesiologyandethnography.net/event/north-...

Hello bluesky! Eager to engage here about #religion #academiclife #congregations and other interesting things in the world. Be patient as I build my list of people to follow.