Part 1: Is the local church in danger of disappearing?
In two previous series on 'The state of the Canadian church', BCCN drew upon research by pollsters, academics and church leaders. This year, we will examine 'The state of the local church' - looking at some of the same issues, but from 'the bottom up.' We have consulted some of the same experts, but also a number of local church leaders.

Part 2: Churches going outside the box
"It is a dream . . . to grow a church without walls, touching every segment of society, bringing a living Jesus to a dying world."
This statement from Relate Church characterizes the view of some innovative local congregations which are looking at alternative forms of church. But the need for change is also being recognized by well established churches.

Part 3: The local church and the process of selling sacred spaces
“FOR SALE: 45 year old, 250-seat church.”
If the neighbourhood model of local church is being replaced by megachurches, building-less churches and house churches, then what happens to the buildings these neighbourhood churches used to own?

Part 4: Pondering the local churches of the future
“Over the last 20 years, more and more young people think the church is irrelevant, out of touch and narrow-minded,” said Paul Robertson of Youth Unlimited of Toronto.

Part 4: My other church is a BMW Roadster convertible
IN THE 1920s and 1930s, a series of technological innovations had profound effects on the church. Radio and movies pulled people away from church events. But by far the greatest impact was made by the increasing availability of the automobile.