“Patriotism, religious faith, having children and other priorities that helped define the national character for generations... are receding in importance to Americans.”
8 Lies Churches Tell
Toxic church cultures prop themselves up with false narratives.
Orienting Our Hearts and Minds for Effective Foster Care
If you're considering being a foster care parent or supporting foster care, it’s helpful to develop postures—orientations—of the heart and mind.
5 Hats That a Lead Pastor Must Wear
When each hat is attended, the plurality can function in health and strength. But when one is neglected, or several are, you may find yourself unprepared for a storm.
11 Tips for Preaching a Trauma-Informed Sermon
A trauma-informed sermon can provide comfort and hope to those affected by trauma while offering sound biblical teaching.
Spotlight on Preaching
Really effective preaching takes place by a man who is part of the church in which he preaches, and he is preaching to people he knows.
It Takes a Village to Raise a Child of Faith
Studies have shown kids need approximately 5 other adults in their lives to extend an influence of faith in order to have a lasting faith.
How to Help Students Stay in Church After High School
Most students stop attending church after high school, at least for a time. So how can we help students as they transition to a new life stage?
Number of Americans attending in-person church services is rising
Three years after government restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic forced many churches to close and only offer services online, a new report reveals the state of in-person attendance. Fortunately for pastors, the share of Americans who've returned to in-person worship services continues to increase, while a sizable proportion of churchgoers continue to embrace the virtual option.
67 Arkansas churches leave the UMC
Sixty-seven congregations in Arkansas have officially disaffiliated from the United Methodist Church, being part of a wave of departures driven largely by the mainline Protestant denomination’s ongoing debate over LGBT issues. At a Special Session of the UMC Arkansas Annual Conference held at the Hot Springs Convention Center on Saturday, the regional body voted to approve the departures of 67 churches.
Saddleback Church Announces Female Campus Pastor. Will Its Leaders Appeal SBC Removal?
Saddleback Church announced Katie Edwards as Lake Forest’s new campus pastor during its Sunday morning worship service last week (May 7). Along with the announcement about Edwards, Saddleback Church’s lead pastor, Andy Wood, shared that Lake Forest’s campus pastor and elder, Jason Williams, has transitioned to executive pastor of ministries. Williams was Lake Forest’s campus pastor.
Southern Baptists lost nearly half a million members in 2022
The Southern Baptist Convention has lost 3 million members since 2006, about half of that in the last five years.
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