Wednesday's Catch: 'Nine events to check out for a faith-centered Juneteenth' And More

Nine events to check out for a faith-centered Juneteenth
Across the country, faith groups are gearing up for Juneteenth celebrations that weave spirituality and history.

Nearly half of churchgoers attend more than 1 congregation: survey
I posted links to two articles about the findings of Hartford Institute for Religion Research survey on Monday. I posting a link to this article in case it contains any additional information which may prove useful in understanding contemporary church attendance patterns.

Christian Bible College Disavows Any Link to the Violence of Alleged Minnesota Shooter, an Alum
Following the killing of a Minnesota state legislator and her husband on Saturday (June 14), Christ for the Nations Institute (CFNI) said it “unequivocally rejects, denounces, and condemns any and all forms of violence and extremism”—including that of alleged suspect Vance Boelter, one of its graduates.

Also See: Christ for the Nations, where suspect in Minnesota shooting attended, denounces ‘hateful actions’

Colo. town agrees to allow church to operate homeless shelter, pay church's $225K in legal fees
A Colorado town has agreed to a settlement with a local church that allows the congregation to operate a homeless shelter on its property while also paying $225,000 in legal fees. The Town of Castle Rock and Rock Church released a joint statement last Friday announcing an end to the litigation between the two parties, which began last year.

Is There Idolatry in the Church Today?
What do you worship today? Ever ask yourself as a church leader, do I worship something or someone other than God? Is there idolatry in the church?

3 Necessary Self-Cares to Survive the Pastorate
I’ve never heard of pastors who intentionally wear themselves down to nothing; it just happens. Here are three ways you can actively participate in your own survival.

A New Horizon: What Cultural Shifts Mean for Apologetics Today
It’s no secret that over the past 60 years U.S. Christian apologists have witnessed a dramatic cultural sea change. In the past, we could assume two things: the general belief in reasonable objective truths, and a baseline cultural familiarity with what’s in the Bible. All that shifted with the appearance of Gen Z, which Barna Group has dubbed “the first truly ‘post-Christian’ generation.”

How to Choose Training Topics for Small Group Leaders
Why do churches struggle to provide small group leader training? They may simply lack a scope and sequence of training topics for leaders.