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On The Rise: More on the link between young men, church, politics and Catholicism. + How to Find Money Now For Your Church
Published 3 days ago • 3 min read
Welcome to the On The Rise newsletter, where I feature fascinating, helpful, and sometimes curious content that caught my attention this week.
Today, a very insightful new article piecing together young men, the swing to the right, influencers, the manosphere and a new attraction to Catholicism, plus finding new money for your church by renegotiating contracts, and is this your fave fast food joint?
How Catholicism is Drawing in Young Men
More on the surge of young males into church.
We’ve been tracking the rise in young men heading to church. Today, a little more insight. It appears Eastern Orthodox tradition is enticing to young men, but so is Catholicism. This article breaks down what the draw is and provides some further insights on the link between young males, the manosphere, influencers, conservatism and Christianity.
The Shift That Changes How Churches Talk About Money
From transactional giving to transformational generosity.
At some point, every growing church hits the same tension: big vision, limited resources.
The temptation is to push harder. But healthier churches do something different.
They change the types of conversations they have.
Instead of focusing on budgets and shortfalls, they lead with mission, clarity, and trust.
When generosity becomes a response to vision, not a reaction to need, you’ll feel a weight lifted off your shoulders.
But that shift doesn’t happen accidentally. It’s learned.
And it’s what Fund the Future was designed to help leaders build—step by step, in a way that’s biblical, practical, and sustainable.
5 Contracts Your Church Should Renegotiate Today + 1 More
This could save you $$$$
One of the best things you can have as a leader is financial margin. Rich Birch outlines 5 contracts you should renegotiate today to free up some money for ministry. I’ll add one more to the mix: subscriptions. We do a review in our company every year of what subscriptions we have. Often, you’ll find yourself paying for something you haven’t used in years, or that three staff members all have individual accounts when a company account would get you more features at a lower price. Anyway, as your dad used to say, don’t spend the savings all in one place.
Book Recommendation
Do More Good by Bill McKendry
This little gem gives amazing marketing insight for non-profits that cuts through the noise. Bill McKendry is one of the most sought-after marketers and has a way of finding a simple message in the midst of the clutter. A key take away: don’t be better, be different. That’s how you stand out.
You seem to love it when I share favorite _______ for each state. The latest to come across my radar is each state’s favorite fast food chain.My biggest question: why is Chick-fil-A only #1 in two states? Questions for heaven…
Cheering for you,
Weekend Watching
Emergency Episode: Pastoring Angry People—When to Speak, When to Stay Silent, and How to Lead Without Losing Everyone
The cultural moment we're in isn't just tense — it's a full convulsion, and it's landing in your church every Sunday. In this emergency panel episode, Ed Stetzer, Adam Mesa and Sharon Hodde Miller debate when to speak up, when to be silent, how to deal with fallout, and how to pastor people in a deeply divided age. This is the conversation many pastors are desperate to have but afraid to start.
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