If nothing changes and statistical patterns hold, the U.S. church will continue to shrink in size and influence. But that’s not our only option.
6 Church Members Who Build Up the Church
Healthy local churches make a powerful and attractive testimony to a watching world. This means that every member has to be devoted to building others up.
Four Words of a Dying Church: “I’ve Done My Time”
Perhaps the most unbiblical reason for no longer serving in a church are those four deadly words: “I’ve done my time.” Indeed, if many of your church members are responding with these words, your church may be on the descent to death. Here are five reasons why that is the case....
Dig Deeper
Think of the scriptures like a fancy layered dessert — maybe a cake or parfait. There are several layers, and each offers new delights. If you don’t dig down into all the layers, you’re missing out.
5 Bad Ideas That Will Make Your Service Fake
What makes a worship service fake might be boiled down to a few things even though there may be many things we can put on a list. Here are five bad ideas that promote the “fake factor” in church worship services.
How to Kick-Start Evangelism in Your Youth Group
Greg Stier shares 4 proven ways to ignite teens to share their faith.
Three Myths about Finding Your Calling
How do we know where, when, why, and how God might use us for His kingdom purposes? Daniel Darling thinks we can begin to discover this by shattering three myths about calling.
Religious Groups with Immigrant Members Grew Fastest over Past Decade
A decennial study of US religious life shows that the number of participants in congregational services has not kept up with the overall population growth. But religious groups drawing large numbers of immigrants have seen steady growth.
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