North Metro Church

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What the Bible Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years

There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.

How To Reach Unchurched People Who Don't Think They Need God

I read a survey the other day that made me literally sit up straight as I took notice. The number of people in Canada (my country) who profess “no religion” is now at 24%, up from 16.5% a decade earlier. That’s a massive shift in a mere ten years. As I reflect on it all,…

10 Ways to Be a Welcoming Church to Those With Special Needs

For those willing to welcome those with special needs, how can today’s churches better serve these families? One parent shares some tips.

How To Be a Bad Church Member

Ever wanted to set your church back and create an unhealthy culture? Here is a short list of things to do to: 1. Constantly point out what should be done, but never volunteer to actually do anythin…

Why Catholic Schools Do Well

Parents are often unaware of the significant advantages offered by Catholic schools.

When moving to secondary school is a step too far

The transition from primary to secondary is a big one. For many, it happens seamlessly. However, for some children, it is terrifying. How can we help them?

Should we send our kids to Catholic School?

Someone told me that, as Catholics, we are supposed to send our kids to Catholic schools. We are wondering if it’s really worth the financial struggle; are we obligated to do this? Thank you for asking this: it’s quite the important issue. I’ve been blessed to serve as a priest for a little more than 17 years, and every assignment I’ve been given in that time has had a school connected to it. Over the years, I’ve really come to see that Catholic…

5 Reasons to Choose Catholic Schools

Why choose Catholic Schools? We give you 5 reasons (in addition to academic excellence!).

Which Personality Trait Helped You Survive Secondary School?

The Catholic school system as we know it must change

We need to develop a new model for providing Catholic elementary school education.

21 Things That Are 100% Catholic School Culture

The 3 Questions Every Catholic School Girl Is Asked

One year, one of my friends received a phone call from two other students; these girls thought it would a good idea to make a list of everything they disliked about my friend, and read it to her.

Can Catholic school hair grooming standards be discriminatory?

Disputes regarding the enforcement of hair grooming standards at religious schools require application of fundamental church-and-state principles that are unique to the United States.

Four questions to ask when choosing a Catholic school

Your child is approaching school age and you and your spouse want to give him or her the gift of a Catholic elementary education. Then you look at the tuition rates and realize it will cost more to send one of your children to school for one year than it cost your parents to send you and your siblings for eight years. As a couple, you look at your budget and you pray. You look at the budget again and pray harder, but…

Ask an Apostle: Should I send my kids to Catholic school?

I’m not confident that a Catholic school religion class will “consider all sides” (and I’m not sure I could hide my deep disagreement on some topics).

How to Choose a Primary or Secondary School According to Expert Educational Consultants

An expert educational consultant at International College Counselors offers tips on how to choose a primary or secondary school.