Regardless of how people themselves may feel about their housing situation, the research has been deemed unequivocal: people aging alone experience worse physical and mental health outcomes and shorter life spans.
What Is a Smaller Church? What Is a Larger Church? Part 1: The Surprise (Shock?) of this New Data
Thom Rainer looks at new data from Lifeway Research that powerfully depicts the changing landscape of American congregations, particularly in terms of size. In part 1, he tries to grasp the meaning of these new categories.
How To Know If Your Church Should Be Adopted by Another Church – Part 1: The Often Tough and Unspoken Issues in a Church Adoption
In the past, a severely struggling church typically only had one option: the church had to close. Now we know that many churches are being successfully adopted or acquired by another church. In this three-part series, Thom Rainerand Mark Clifton examine and discuss the process and accompanying issues of a church adoption. In this first episode, they look at the tough issues in a church adoption.
Keith Getty on dangers of modern worship, tells pastors: 'Love your people enough to care about what they sing'
At a time when deconstructing one’s faith almost seems trendy, hymn writer Keith Getty is emphasizing the important role theologically sound, biblically-grounded hymns play in strengthening the next generation of believers.
How to start a revival in your youth group
... what is our role in seeing revival break out in the midst of the deadness? Can we do anything about it? The answer is a resounding “YES!!!” Here are 5 action steps you can take to unleash the force of revival in your youth ministry.
Top 10 Ideas for a First Small Group Meeting
Any time you’re starting a new small group meeting, a great first meeting is very important. I include these ideas on a simple handout inside every new small group meeting leader’s packet.
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