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It Takes Everyone

Scott McConnell -
When every member shares the work, the whole body is better for it.
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Addicted to More

Scott McConnell -
Around half of evangelicals say they find their own measure of success and worth in obtaining more things.
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Faith Rising: Gen Z and Millennials Lead a Comeback for Jesus

David Kinnaman -
We need to encourage faith sharing not through pressure or guilt, but by inviting people to see that their neighbors may be far more open than they assume.
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Church Security Measures and Your Church

Aaron Earls -
Compared to three years ago, pastors say theyre more likely to be relying on armed churchgoers and less likely to have a no firearms policy for their building, reflecting shifts in church security measures.
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Prosperity Gospel Beliefs on the Rise, Survey Says

Marissa Postell Sullivan -
As people interact with the world around them, their beliefs about the world and their place in it stem from their understanding (or misunderstanding) of the character of God. And most churchgoers believe God wants them to prosper financially, a trend highlighted by rising prosperity gospel beliefs.
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Fear Prevalent in Pews, According to Protestant Pastor Fear in Congregations Study

Aaron Earls -
Those leading the smallest churches, with fewer than 50 in attendance at weekend worship services, are among the most likely to say their congregations have a growing pastor fear in congregations about the future of the country and world (72%).
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Churchgoers and Deconstruction

Marissa Postell Sullivan -
Similarly, younger pastors, those 18-44, are the most likely to say they’re very familiar with deconstruction (36%), while pastors 65 and older are the least likely to possess that same level of familiarity (12%).
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Livestreaming Services and the Church

Marissa Postell Sullivan -
Compared to 2019, fewer churchgoers today see church livestreaming services as a valid replacement for physically attending church when sick or caring for someone who is sick (76% v. 69%), traveling (60% v. 48%), too far away to attend (45% v. 38%) and when they get up late (36% v. 24%).
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Survey: Race and Gender in Fundraising Bias

Grey Matter & Infinity Concepts -
The national sample of 1,010 evangelical Protestants was shown the same ad, but the child pictured was either Asian, Black, Latino, or White, to explore race and gender fundraising bias.
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Barna Study Finds Pastors Suffering Overall Pastor Health Decline

Janna Firestone -
According to Barna, Pastors who havent thought about leaving ministry say 'the immense stress of the job' (34%), 'current political divisions' (32%) and feeling 'lonely and isolated' (18%) are factors that have negatively impacted their ability to lead at their church within the past year, highlighting a significant pastor health decline.
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Tithing Trends and Methods: What Parishioners Are Saying About Church Tithing Practices

Marissa Postell Sullivan -
Most churchgoers believe tithing is a biblical command, but opinions on church tithing practices, including the 'where' and 'how,' are diverse.
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