We live in a golden age of Christian content, but at the same time it is a fragile age for Christian community.
Sermons stream instantly. Conferences draw thousands. Podcasts, platforms, and personalities shape how many believers think about faithfulness.
None of this is inherently bad - God has used gifted teachers far beyond their local contexts for the good of the church. But there is a quiet danger: that the idea of church becomes more compelling than the people of church.
A responsibility to welcome
During the early summer months, many churches see an increase in attendance from families hoping to secure a place at …