Monday, January 22, 2024

Monday's Catch: ''8 Encouraging Trends in Global Christianity for 2024' And More


8 Encouraging Trends in Global Christianity for 2024 
The 2024 Status of Global Christianity report provides at least eight positive trends that paint a picture of a healthy, growing global church.

How To Be A More Innovative Small Church (3 Starter Principles)
Jesus Christ was the most revolutionary, innovative, world-changing person who ever lived. His followers should be the same.

Pray (Don’t Play) Politics
In a politically obsessed world, Christians must elevate praying politics above playing politics. Paul’s exhortation to young Timothy is as timely as ever: “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness” (1 Tim. 2:1–2, NIV).

Must Every Christian Evangelize?
Church members sometimes wonder if they should just leave evangelism to the “professionals.” After all, isn’t evangelism a spiritual gift? In this article Tim Beougher offers a quick guide for pastors to know how to answer them.

New conservative Methodist denomination eyeing expansion in the Southwest
A recently launched theologically conservative alternative to the United Methodist Church is looking to expand its presence into the Southwestern and West Coast of the United States. The Global Methodist Church, which was launched in 2022 and already has more than 4,200 member congregations, is in the process of expanding its presence in the westernmost states.

Violent threats, rhetoric becoming commonplace, researchers warn
Violent threats and rhetoric targeting judges, poll workers and political figures are on the rise in the United States -- and not just on fringe websites or platforms by organized extremist groups. Advance Democracy, a nonprofit public interest research organization, said it has become particularly aware of threats lobbed at judges in cases involving former President Donald Trump.

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