At what point can you say your church is fully revitalized?
How to Choose a New Church
The start of the year is often a time when Christians move to new places and so need to find a new church. Is that you? If so, for what it’s worth, here are my tips on how to go about it.
This is not Christianity
“How can people who claim to be Christians do these things?”
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Farmers report missing millions of dollars of funding they were promised by the U.S. Agriculture Department, despite promises from the Trump administration that a federal funding freeze would not apply to projects directly benefiting individuals.
The failure of the Trump administration to meet the obligations encumbered by the previous administration is not surprising. Trump has a long history of bankrupting his own businesses as well as stiffing sub-contractors and other creditors. The policies of the Trump administration that negatively affect farmers in rural agricultural districts of the United States will also negatively affect local churches as well as local businesses. They will have a negative impact upon residents of these districts who voted for Trump.What an ‘America First’ Diet Would Really Look Like
Yasmin Tayag explores how tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and other countries would affect the US food supply and the diet and health of Americans.
How tariffs will impact the US food supply will impact food pantries operated by local churches and community food banks supported by them. Cuts to WIC and SNAP will increase the demand for emergency food assistance. Local churches may wish to convert unused space on their property into vegetable gardens and launch nutrition programs to help families and individuals eat a healthy and balanced diet despite food shortages.Trump Enrages Christian MAGA By Naming ‘Heretic’ Pastor to White House: Prophet for Profit
President Donald Trump angered some of his Christian supporters on Friday when he named a televangelist who even some conservative evangelicals have labeled a “heretic” as part of his White House administration. The president signed an executive order establishing a White House Faith Office and chose Pastor Paula White-Cain, his ally and spiritual advisor, to lead it.
Related article: She’s baaaaaack!What is Christian Reconstructionism?
Among the reasons that the appointment of Pete Hegseth as US Secretary of Defense is controversial is that he is accused of endorsing the theocratic doctrine of 'sphere sovereignty', a worldview connected to the related belief called 'Christian Reconstructionism.'
Has Contemporary Praise and Worship Become Just a Show?
The growth of praise and worship within Christian churches has sparked a growing debate: has it become more of a spectacle than a genuine expression of faith? Once centered on simple congregational singing, many modern worship services now resemble concerts with elaborate lighting, professional sound systems, and charismatic performances by worship leaders. While some see these changes as enhancing spiritual engagement, others question whether contemporary praise and worship has strayed too far from its intended purpose.
Related article: Dumb Will Do: Why Satan Doesn’t Need Heresy8 Ways to Provide More Training for Group Leaders
More than 3 in 4 groups ministry leaders (76%) agree more training should be made available to their leaders. So how do we make that happen?
Most American teens ‘very motivated’ to know about Jesus: Barna
Although religious affiliation and church attendance are on the decline, more than half of American teenagers say they're “very motivated” to know more about Jesus, and just over 75% say they're at least “somewhat motivated” to learn about the centerpiece of Christianity, according to Barna Research.
Image Credit: St. James Episcopal Church, Pulaski, NY
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