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Fastest-Growing Churches: Lessons From the Front Lines

Scott McConnell -
“People see “big C” church as judgy, legalistic rules. If we can work together and show the opposite of that, I feel like that’s our role: to rewrite the narrative of church based on serving.” —Meghan Smith, Trace Church
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What Message Are You Sending Visitors?

Scott McConnell -
By immediately communicating, ‘You are welcome here,’ you are answering guests’ big question: Should I be here?
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Ready to Talk: Are Christians Speaking Truth to Our Culture?

Scott McConnell -
It is easy to say our goal is to tell others about Jesus, but we often skip the step of asking God to make this possible.
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Pastors See Economic Turnaround in 2018 Giving

Aaron Earls -
Eight in 10 Protestant pastors say the total offerings at their church this year are at or above last year’s levels.
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Survey: Christians Set the Bar High in the Workplace

Barna Group -
Barna Group: Most employed Christians want to do good in their places of work—but not always in a way that stands out.
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The More You Care, the More You Care

Barna Group -
Barna Group: Caring about global poverty means caring about other issues.
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What Does Americans’ Theology Really Look Like?

Carol Pipes -
Because the majority of Americans believe religious belief is more personal opinion than objective truth, beliefs will change over time.
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What Pastors Like Most About Their Ministries

Thom Rainer -
Here's how pastors responded to my informal social media poll asking them about their favorite role.
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A New Look at Gen Z and Morality

Barna Group -
Barna: One-quarter of Gen Z (24 percent) strongly agrees that what is morally right and wrong changes over time.
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Half of Protestant Pastors Approve of Trump’s Job Performance

Aaron Earls -
LifeWay Research: Pastors appear hesitant to identify with either of the political sides that have emerged in American politics.
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How Are We Addressing Sexual and Domestic Abuse in the Church?

Bob Smietana -
LifeWay Research: Three-quarters of pastors (77 percent) say they speak about domestic violence at least once a year.
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