The Church Nerd
Loren Richmond Jr.Exploring how the church can rediscover its mission, practice faithful evangelism, and reimagine its life in a post-Christendom world.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 259 | Founded | 5 years ago | Last Issue | 6 days ago |
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The Hidden Cost of “Doing It Ourselves”
TL;DR: This is meant to be the third post in my three-part series on what churches can learn from business. When I first thought up this series, I had another idea in mind for Part 3, but alas, I’ve forgotten what that third article was act...
Admirable, Ambitious, and Unrealistic
TL;DR: This is a book I admired more than I liked. The authors make a compelling case for "effective altruism"—using evidence and careful reasoning to maximize the good we do in the world. My critique isn't of their heart or intentions, but...
Being in a Store Doesn't Make You a Customer
TL;DR: Getting people through the doors doesn’t necessarily mean you’re accomplishing your mission. Kohl’s partnership with Amazon drove foot traffic but may not have translated into enough sales to justify the costs. Churches should learn...
When the Other Choice Feels “Unbearable”
TL;DR: A line from Bonnie Kristian’s forthcoming In Defense of Evangelicalism has me thinking about what happens when we replace curiosity with condemnation. I’m no Trump supporter, but I’m increasingly convinced that understanding why some...
What Churches Can Learn from the WNBA About Multiple Bottom Lines
TL;DR: The WNBA illustrates a challenge every church faces: the more worthwhile goals an organization pursues, the more complicated leadership decisions become. Social enterprises call these "multiple bottom lines." The key isn't avoiding m...
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Pastor, chaplain, and podcaster writing at the intersection of faith, culture, and church renewal. A lowercase-e evangelical exploring theology, discipleship, and how historic faith speaks today—especially why the church still matters.
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