Tag: Dying churches

Ten signs your church may be dying

February 29, 2024 Anglican Watch 5 comments

If there’s just one thing that’s broadly true about the Christian church, it’s that Christians love to ignore inconvenient truths. And no truth is more problematic or unpleasant than the possibility that a beloved church may close. As a result, vestries, bishops, standing committees, and others in authority often wait

Nine signs your church is dying

January 22, 2020 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

At a time when much of organized Christianity is in decline, many are fearful and anxious about the future. But what does this mean for your parish? How can you tell that your church is in danger? In recent years, I’ve spent a lot of time studying churches, what makes