Forty-one percent of US respondents and 29% of Canadian respondents reported consuming religious or spiritual digital content at least once a month.
Nondenominational Churches Are Adding Millions of Members. Where Are They Coming From?
It’s not mainline traditions anymore.
Assemblies of God Ordains Record Number of Women
There is work to do and some of those God has called to do it are female, Pentecostal leaders say.
Poll about Jesus raises questions
A poll by the Ipsos company done for the Episcopal Church produced some interesting data on how mainline Protestants and non-believers view Christianity and Jesus. The most important thing Jesus did, according to 35% of mainline Protestants, was forgiving sins. A theologian from United Theological Seminary says the poll demonstrates that the teaching of who Jesus is and why he’s important has been lacking.
What Volunteers Want From Your Church
Here are 5 things that the people who volunteer at your church want from you. They may or may not say it—but they want it. And if they don’t get it, it will probably keep them from volunteering at your church....
Why You Don't Have to Know Everything to Be the Best Small Group Point Person
...you don’t have to know everything to be the best small group point person. Actually, it’s better for your small group leaders if you don’t. It isn’t helpful for them to be the only source for learning how to lead their small group.
Closeness Comes Through Fire: How Suffering Conforms Us to Christ
Ignatius of Loyola (1491–1556) believed the cannonball that broke his leg was essential to his spiritual awakening. For Martin Luther, it was the threat of lightning. What unites them is that they are part of a common Christian tradition that teaches an uncomfortable lesson: suffering sanctifies.
Sin is Only as Hidden as God Allows
If we have been nursing secret sin and we have not been exposed, that is because up to this point, God has not decided to reveal it. Nothing we do is unknown to God, and in his omnipotence, he could expose us at any moment if he so chooses. Sin is only as hidden as God allows.
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