The triangulation of American churches
By Thomas G. BandyMuch has been said of religious polarization in the American church today. A more helpful analysis, however, begins by understanding the triangulation of American churches today… read more
Heartbursts: Churches Empathizing with Cultures
Understanding the PEW religious typology
By Thomas G. BandyHeartbursts: Churches Empathizing with Cultures is a regular column helping leaders plan, implement, and evaluate credible and relevant ministries based on cultural… read more
The demise of the Church Growth model
By Thomas G. BandyHeartbursts: Churches Empathizing with Cultures is a regular column helping leaders plan, implement, and evaluate credible and relevant ministries based on cultural… read more
Heartbursts: Faith and the Flag
By Thomas G. BandyHeartbursts: Churches Empathizing with Cultures is a regular column helping leaders plan, implement, and evaluate credible and relevant ministries based on cultural… read more
A Way Forward...into Cultural Diversity
By Thomas G. BandyAs United Methodists ponder the future (part of which includes choices before General Conference about “A Way Forward”), there is one reality that must be faced… read more
Heartbursts: What do we mean by "Make disciples?"
By Thomas G. BandyHeartbursts: Churches Empathizing with Cultures is a regular column helping leaders plan, implement, and evaluate credible and relevant ministries based on cultural… read more