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For Many, Easter Sunday Marks a Return to In-Person Worship

For many U.S. Christians, this weekend marked the first time since 2019 that they gathered in person on Easter Sunday, a welcome chance to celebrate one of the year’s holiest days side by side with fellow congregants.

Five Ways to Reach and Keep Guests in a Post-COVID World
While culture was moving away from Christianity before COVID, the gap in a post-COVID world is even bigger. We certainly cannot expect the unchurched to attend because it’s the perceived cultural thing to do.

Rediscovering the Bible
Our research at American Bible Society supports what I discovered in this conversation: People today are starting at a different place than in the past but are still open to the teachings of Scripture.

Virtual Bathtub Baptisms Help Maryland Megachurch Gain Online Members during Pandemic
'This pandemic has pushed me to understand that there are things that I never thought we could do that we can do,' said Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr.

8 Spiritual Growth Questions for Small Group Members
Whether you find yourself as a small group leader, point person, or pastor, I want to share a few questions that small groups can regularly ask to identify a next steps of spiritual growth....

Strategically Small
Jesus made a significant impact by making a small imprint. The gospels reveal that he did not spend his time chasing the crowds. Jesus invested the most amount of time with a small amount of people—his 12 male disciples and the group of faithful women who supported his ministry.

The Secret to Writing a Great Youth Ministry Talk
What’s the secret sauce that top speakers have that the rest of us don’t? The secret to a great talk is in the editing, not the writing.

10 Quotes from Before You Share Your Faith
Matt Smethurst is lead pastor of River City Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia; editor at The Gospel Coalition; and author of several books, including Before You Open Your Bible.

Full Communion Plans with Episcopalians on Hold
General Conference’s postponement means a delay on a vote on full communion between United Methodists and Episcopalians.The Episcopal Church plans to wait on a vote until after United Methodists get first crack. One concern among Episcopalians is where the future United Methodist Church will stand on LGBTQ inclusion.