Drinnen, draussen, (n)irgendwo?

Year after year, the current figures on church departures in Germany are published. Recently, the sixth church membership survey was released, which is currently the most comprehensive study on the situation of churches in Germany. There is regret and dismay from many quarters - but what are the consequences? A newly published pastoral resource from the Bonifatiuswerk addresses the urgent follow-up questions. This resource is focused on the specific areas of pastoral work and aims to raise awareness of the relational fields in life biographies. It provides practical and life-relevant suggestions for both paid and volunteer church workers. The collection of materials includes: - Informative facts on frequently asked questions (church tax, legal situation, etc.) - Questions for personal reflection and conversation prompts - Tips for leading discussions, ideas for pastoral offerings, and suggestions for worship celebrations - Text templates for notices and possible personal letters - Inspiring reports on innovative formats and projects for dialogue and being church.