by Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | Sep 7, 2026 | Mission
The landscape of modern church attendance is undergoing a rapid, layered transformation. Recent findings from Lifeway Research point to two prominent trends reshaping congregations: a narrowing historical gender gap driven by young men, and a growing structural...
by Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | Aug 26, 2026 | Mission
When we move our focus from chasing productivity to living out our Kingdom purpose, we rediscover clarity, peace, and a renewed sense of calling. Maybe you know the feeling: you finish your to-do list, keep all the plates spinning, and yet, at the end of the day,...
by Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | Jul 27, 2026 | Mission
But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. 34 He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of...
by Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | Jul 1, 2026 | Mission
This story is a familiar one. In 1972, after 308 years of ministry, the First Church of Newton, Massachusetts, closed its doors. Founded in 1664, the congregation had once grown to 1,200 members, but by 1972 membership had declined to 325, with three-fourths of the...
by Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | Jun 3, 2026 | Mission
In a world that prizes efficiency over presence, the Church is called to be different. As ministry leaders, we are not called to climb a ladder of spiritual success or build a flawless, corporate ministry. Instead, we are invited to embody a kind of hospitality that...
by Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | May 24, 2026 | Mission
This day of Pentecost is a special day like none other. It’s the third biggest celebration of the Christian year, behind Christmas and Easter. The secular culture has hijacked Christmas and Easter. We have reduced Christ’s work of salvation in His birth, death, and...
