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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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Research Reveals Importance of Church Small Group Growth, Evangelism, Assimilation

Marissa Postell Sullivan -
Research indicates that church small group growth is important, with 44% of current weekend worship attendees involved in a small group, Sunday School or similar group, showing a slight decline since 2010.
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Fewer Churches Face Limited Cash Reserves

Aaron Earls -
Slightly more churches today have reserves ranging from 16 to 51 weeks. In 2016, 27% said that was the case. Today, 32% have that amount on hand. The percentage of pastors today who say their congregation has more than a year’s worth is similar to 2016 (23% in 2016 vs. 24% now).
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Biblical Worldview Among U.S. Adults Has Declined by 33% Since Start of Pandemic

George Barna -
The number of adults who don’t fall wholly into the biblical worldview category, but still lean that direction, possessing “a substantial number of beliefs and behaviors consistent with biblical principles,” has fallen dramatically, as well.
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Navigating Injustice: A Closer Look at Race, Faith and Mental Health

Springtide Research -
Young BIPOC are slightly more religious than their White peers, with 37% reporting that they are moderately or very religious compared to 34% of White young people. Black young people report the highest rates of religiosity, with 46% indicating they are moderately or very religious. This article delves into the intersection of race, faith and mental health.
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Pastors Encourage Racial Reconciliation Amid Churchgoers’ Desire for More Ethnic Diversity in the Church

Marissa Postell Sullivan -
Compared to a 2016 Lifeway Research study, more pastors are socializing with neighbors of other ethnicities (70% v. 57%), discussing the issue with church leaders (63% v. 51%), meeting regularly with pastors of other ethnicities (46% v. 40%), and investing church funds in changing local economic inequalities (44% v. 31%), indicating a growing trend toward ethnic diversity in church.
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Gen Z Faces New Challenges

Springtide Research -
Springtide Research Institute has released a new report: Navigating Injustice: A Closer Look at Race, Faith & Mental Health, drawing from a data set of 5,951 young people ages 13 to 25, 3,159 of which were BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color).
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U.S. Hispanic Protestant Landscape Full of Growing, Vibrant Churches

Aaron Earls -
As new members join Hispanic Protestant churches, they become part of congregations that are actively trying to grow together, according to their pastors. Almost 9 in 10 (88%) say their church has a plan to foster community in their church, including 53% who strongly agree.
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Starting the Conversation

Scott McConnell -
Though not a prerequisite for sharing the gospel, relationships do make it easier. Each of the statistics on evangelistic activities of Christians is more common among friends and family.
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