Posts by Mary Frances

Back to School Already?

Back to School Already?

Back to School Already? By Mary C. Frances, Senior Associate Consultant In case you were wondering….I have been having a great summer!  My husband...

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Is the Glass Half Full?

Is the Glass Half Full?

Some recent survey results suggest that the landscape of the church is still shifting in less than positive ways.  New findings from the Public Religion Research Institute shows that 24% of people say they have switched religions in their lifetime – a 50% jump from 2021 when only 16% of people said they make a jump.

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Where Do We Go From Here?

Where Do We Go From Here?

By Mary C. Frances, Senior Associate Consultant   Last week I was meeting with a group of clergy and we were talking about the future of the...

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Gen Z Is Coming Into Their Own

Gen Z Is Coming Into Their Own

By Mary Frances, Senior Missional Consultant Perhaps you heard the news this week that a Gen Z person will be heading to Congress for the first time...

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