https://evangelismconnections.org/ Parish & Pew reviews evangelism resources, reports on discipleship practice, and follows the lectionary for mainline pastors in the US and Canada. en-us Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://evangelismconnections.org/lectionary-seasons/ordinary-time-witness/https://evangelismconnections.org/lectionary-seasons/ordinary-time-witness/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTLectionary and SeasonsOrdinary Time's quiet work of witness, helping congregations practice gratitude, hospitality, and steady invitation after Pentecost ends each year. https://evangelismconnections.org/lectionary-seasons/lent-invitation/https://evangelismconnections.org/lectionary-seasons/lent-invitation/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTLectionary and SeasonsLent's invitation to return and invite a neighbor, with disciplines, small-group questions, Holy Week outreach, and Easter Sunday follow-up. https://evangelismconnections.org/resources-reviews/adult-curriculum-guide/https://evangelismconnections.org/resources-reviews/adult-curriculum-guide/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTResources and ReviewsHow to choose an adult curriculum for evangelism learning, with criteria on Scripture, context, cost, and a leader's preparation checklist today. https://evangelismconnections.org/resources-reviews/discipleship-curricula-compared/https://evangelismconnections.org/resources-reviews/discipleship-curricula-compared/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTResources and ReviewsA comparison of discipleship curricula for mainline adults, weighing theology, cost, leader training, and how each series supports invitation. https://evangelismconnections.org/congregational-practice/newcomers-followup/https://evangelismconnections.org/congregational-practice/newcomers-followup/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCongregational PracticeA warm follow-up plan for newcomers after Sunday's first visit, with thank-you notes, coffee invitations, and next steps into church life today. https://evangelismconnections.org/congregational-practice/outreach-committee-guide/https://evangelismconnections.org/congregational-practice/outreach-committee-guide/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCongregational PracticeAn outreach committee's year-round guide to planning, budgeting, prayer, and invitation, with tasks for each season and ideas for small teams. https://evangelismconnections.org/congregational-practice/small-church-outreach/https://evangelismconnections.org/congregational-practice/small-church-outreach/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCongregational PracticeHow small churches practice faithful neighborhood witness, building relationships, sharing stories, and inviting neighbors without pressure or gimmicks. https://evangelismconnections.org/congregational-practice/invite-a-friend-sunday/https://evangelismconnections.org/congregational-practice/invite-a-friend-sunday/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCongregational PracticeHow Invite a Friend to Church Sunday works in practice, from planning and prayer to personal invitation and warm follow-up the next week each fall. https://evangelismconnections.org/lectionary-seasons/third-sunday-advent/https://evangelismconnections.org/lectionary-seasons/third-sunday-advent/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTLectionary and SeasonsA lectionary reflection for the third Sunday of Advent, linking Isaiah's promise and John's question to a congregation's witness today in winter. https://evangelismconnections.org/resources-reviews/unbinding-the-gospel/https://evangelismconnections.org/resources-reviews/unbinding-the-gospel/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTResources and ReviewsReview of Unbinding the Gospel with its research findings, what the study heard from mainline churches, and how busy pastors can use it now. https://evangelismconnections.org/congregational-practice/hospitality-checklist/https://evangelismconnections.org/congregational-practice/hospitality-checklist/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCongregational PracticeA classic hospitality audit revisited for today, helping greeters, ushers, and pastors see Sunday through a newcomer's eyes from parking lot to pew. https://evangelismconnections.org/congregational-practice/faq/https://evangelismconnections.org/congregational-practice/faq/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCongregational PracticeAnswers to frequent questions about evangelism in mainline churches, covering language, theology, invitation, and a congregation's first steps in witness. https://evangelismconnections.org/resources-reviews/links/https://evangelismconnections.org/resources-reviews/links/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTResources and ReviewsAn annotated directory where mainline evangelism resources live, from denominational offices to curriculum publishers and the church's training networks. https://evangelismconnections.org/congregational-practice/evangelism-toolkit/https://evangelismconnections.org/congregational-practice/evangelism-toolkit/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCongregational PracticeA starter toolkit for congregations, with invitation cards, prayer practices, newcomer follow-up steps, and a pastor's plan for the first ninety days. https://evangelismconnections.org/congregational-practice/what-is-evangelism/https://evangelismconnections.org/congregational-practice/what-is-evangelism/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCongregational PracticeParish & Pew explains what evangelism means in mainline congregations, how witness differs from marketing, and why pastors can teach it with confidence. https://evangelismconnections.org/resources-reviews/choosing-evangelism-resources/https://evangelismconnections.org/resources-reviews/choosing-evangelism-resources/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTResources and ReviewsExplore reviews of evangelism resources and curricula, comparison guides, and an annotated directory that helps educators choose with confidence. https://evangelismconnections.org/congregational-practice/hospitality-invitation-and-outreach/https://evangelismconnections.org/congregational-practice/hospitality-invitation-and-outreach/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCongregational PracticeBrowse congregational practice for witness, hospitality, invitation, and outreach committees, with guides for pastors and churches in the US and Canada.