Wednesday's Catch: 'Hunger is an election year issue too, Bread for the World says' And More

Hunger is an election year issue too, Bread for the World says
There are times when serving the poor and hungry must go beyond volunteering in food pantries or soup kitchens, and the 2024 election season is one of those times, said Heather Taylor, managing director of Bread for the World.

Is There a Revival Brewing Among Gen Z Males?
Chris Woznicki takes a look at a trend and weighs its implications and how we should respond.

Global persecution of Christians has worsened - report
The persecution of Christians worldwide has "significantly worsened" in the last year, a human rights charity has warned. In a report published this week, Aid to the Church in Need said that Christians are living under increased threat of violence, discrimination and other human rights abuses.

Trump has made 100 threats to prosecute his enemies, and that could include religious foes
This time around, there is a genuine threat to religious liberty on the ballot. And the threat is aimed at Christians themselves.

Dioceses of Central Pa. & Bethlehem Approve Reunion
The Diocese of Central Pennsylvania and Diocese of Bethlehem voted on October 19 to reunify, a significant step toward a planned merger that would take effect in 2026. The dioceses each voted in favor of reunification during their joint conventions, held October 18-19 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center in State College. Bethlehem delegates approved the proposal 90-14; Central Pennsylvania delegates voted 131-24.

4 Myths Christians Should Stop Believing About Depression
There are so many myths about depression Christians should stop believing—for example, “True believers don’t suffer from depression.”

Pastoral Ministry Is Never a Competition
...based upon Scripture and my experience, that pastoral ministry should not be a competition. We should support, root for, rejoice in and serve to ensure the other’s growth. One major implication of being gospel-centered is that we actually want to see the gospel advance. In order to do this, we have to be willing to put the good news about Jesus and his kingdom ahead of our own little, imaginary, personal kingdom.

Churchgoers Want to Hear Pastors Address Current Issues
Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.

5 Things We’re Missing That the Global Church Gets
Many spiritual topics that captivate the global church are often ignored in the American church today to our detriment.

The Best Security Radios for Churches– 3 Great Options
Church security is becoming more and more of an issue, and because of that, churches all over the country are opting to improve their security through the use of security systems and by having the best security radios on hand.

Five Ways to Have Transformational Small Groups
There are five habits of truly transformational small groups that you must model as a leader and that you must challenge people to practice as they gather in their homes in small groups.

Who Are Your Twelve?
Do you want to see disciples, groups, churches and networks multiplied? Do what Jesus did.