10 Characteristics of Churches That Attract Young Adults
For churches that want to retain teenagers into adulthood, these traits matter.
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Study: Pastors Hesitant to Preach on Race
Close to 1 in 6 pastors (16%) admit they have not addressed racial reconciliation from the pulpit in the past two years.
Study: Half of U.S. Protestant Pastors Hear Conspiracy Theories in Their Own Churches
49% of U.S. Protestant pastors say they frequently hear members of their congregation repeating conspiracy theories they have heard about why something is happening in our country.
The Economic Fallout for Churches From 2020
Almost half of U.S. Protestant pastors (48%) say the current economy is negatively impacting their church, including 5% who say the impact is very negative.
Joining God in His Work: You Are an Essential Worker in God’s Kingdom
In the kingdom of God, you are an essential worker with a vital role.
Study: Most Churches Have Not Returned to Pre-Pandemic Attendance Levels
The vast majority of U.S. Protestant churches say they are holding in-person services, but churchgoers have yet to attend in the numbers they did before the coronavirus pandemic struck, indicating a significant gap in church attendance post pandemic.
Is Bivocational Better?
The Challenges and Benefits of Bivocational Ministry
3 Disagreement Traps to Avoid
More than a few of us fall into traps of incivility that do not represent Jesus Christ well, but this article helps in avoiding disagreement traps.
Americans’ Diverse Views on Religion: More Opinion Than Fact
More than half of Americans say religious beliefs are a matter of personal opinion, not objective facts. Examining American views on religion reveals varying, and sometimes contradictory, theological doctrines they hold. The biennial State of Theology study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research explores the religious and cultural beliefs of U.S. adults. For 54% of Americans, […]