Most every church desires to grow with young families. But what do they look for in a church? Josh and Sam discuss a few key ways to attract and retain families with children.
11 Ways to Welcome Guests in Next-Gen Ministry
Next-gen ministry is often the first interaction families have with a church. Here are 11 ways to create a welcoming environment for guests.
Texas flood alerts 'delayed while officials waited for public alert authorization'
As search and rescue operations continue in the Hill Country of Texas, more information is being revealed about the flood alert systems in Kerr County and the lack of an outdoor siren or alarm system that could have been used to alert residents to the imminent danger.
Deadly flood on Guadalupe River wasn't without warning, experts say
Texas hydrologists working with the National Weather Service say they recognized the conditions last Thursday that could lead to catastrophic flooding on the Guadalupe River. And they say, based on past events, this kind of outcome was a known risk.
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Nearly a week after raging floodwaters swept more than 100 people to their deaths in the Texas Hill Country, one of the most basic questions has yet to be answered: Why didn’t victims get more notice of the impending catastrophe?
FEMA’s response to Texas flood slowed by Noem’s cost controls
As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources, like they have in countless past disasters. But almost instantly, FEMA ran into bureaucratic obstacles, four officials inside the agency told CNN.
'Remains pending': Texas says Trump is stalling long-term aid after disaster
Notus reports President Donald Trump is still holding back on pivotal mitigation funds to prevent future disaster in Texas, even as the state's body count continues to rise from its latest calamity. Trump quickly granted federal disaster assistance to the Texas region recently hit by deadly floods, but his approval for a key mitigation element was still missing, according to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Ted Cruz just made life more dangerous for fellow Texans — here’s how
Scientists and environmentalists are stressing that the tragedy in Texas not only underscores the dangers of climate change, but also, the need for aggressively funding the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — both of which the Trump Administration is defunding. But according to journalist Oliver Milman, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) pushed for defunding weather forecasting in the days before part of his state suffered deadly flooding.
Also See: Ted Cruz ensured Trump spending bill slashed weather forecasting fundingHe seeded clouds over Texas. Then came the conspiracy theories.
Augustus Doricko knew when he founded a cloud-seeding start-up in 2023 that he’d have to contend with misunderstandings and conspiracy theories surrounding the technology. Still, he wasn’t quite prepared for the sheer volume of online fury he has faced in the wake of the catastrophic Texas floods that have killed more than 100 people and nearly twice that many missing.
Giant bugs, heat and a hospital visit: Inside Alligator Alcatraz’s first days
The calls from Alligator Alcatraz’s first detainees brought distressing news: Toilets that didn’t flush. Temperatures that went from freezing to sweltering. A hospital visit. Giant bugs. And little or no access to showers or toothbrushes, much less confidential calls with attorneys.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a lower court's injunction preventing Florida from enforcing a law that criminalizes undocumented immigrants for entering the state. The decision preserves a ruling issued by U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams (a Barack Obama appointee), who found that Florida’s statute likely conflicts with the federal government's exclusive authority over immigration policy.
Trump's immigration agenda is widening fissures in Catholic hierarchy's consensus
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a lower court's injunction preventing Florida from enforcing a law that criminalizes undocumented immigrants for entering the state. The decision preserves a ruling issued by U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams (a Barack Obama appointee), who found that Florida’s statute likely conflicts with the federal government's exclusive authority over immigration policy.
Trump's immigration agenda is widening fissures in Catholic hierarchy's consensus
‘Francis-aligned’ bishops are following the late pope’s lead in stirring debate where politics and pastoral issues meet.
After immigration raids, Southern California Catholic bishop lifts Mass obligation
San Bernardino Bishop Alberto Rojas cited ‘concerns expressed by many of our brothers and sisters regarding fears of attending Mass due to potential immigration enforcement actions by civil authorities.’
Trump Loves ICE. Its Workforce Has Never Been So Miserable.
Officers and agents have spent much of the past five months clocking weekends and waking up at 4 a.m. for predawn raids. Their top leaders have been ousted or demoted, and their supervisors—themselves under threat of being fired—are pressuring them to make more and more arrests to meet quotas set by the Trump adviser Stephen Miller. Having insisted for years that capturing criminals is its priority, ICE is now shelving major criminal investigations to prioritize civil immigration arrests, grabbing asylum seekers at their courthouse hearings, handcuffing mothers as their U.S.-citizen children cry, chasing day laborers through Home Depot parking lots. As angry onlookers attempt to shame ICE officers with obscenities, and activists try to dox them, officers are retreating further behind masks and tactical gear.
Baylor University wins, then rejects, grant on LGBTQ inclusion in churches
The $643,401 grant is being returned to the Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation, which attributed Baylor University’s decision to an ‘online campaign of fear and misinformation.’
In the digital age, the Sunday morning message doesn’t have to end when the final hymn fades. Technology has opened new doors for pastors, churches, and ministries to extend the impact of each sermon far beyond the sanctuary. With thoughtful strategies and a few simple tools, you can effectively share your sermon and engage people who may never step foot inside your church building.
Why the Primary Small Group Is Becoming the Main Spiritual Home for Many Believers
This shift raises important questions about what it means to “be the church” and how local congregations can both support and integrate the rise of relational discipleship models. Why are more people identifying their small group as their main church experience? And what are the implications for church leaders, communities, and the body of Christ at large?
Using Social Media in Youth Ministry: 4 Crucial Guardrails
Wondering about best practices for using social media in youth ministry? Then check out these valuable insights from veteran youth leader Brandon Early.
Help One Another: Fun Friendship Game for Children’s Ministry
Jesus tells his followers to help one another. Teach that concept to kids with this fun friendship game. Kids will have a ball playing Blanket Volleyball. The easy activity demonstrates how important it is to serve our friends and help one another!
After immigration raids, Southern California Catholic bishop lifts Mass obligation
San Bernardino Bishop Alberto Rojas cited ‘concerns expressed by many of our brothers and sisters regarding fears of attending Mass due to potential immigration enforcement actions by civil authorities.’
Trump Loves ICE. Its Workforce Has Never Been So Miserable.
Officers and agents have spent much of the past five months clocking weekends and waking up at 4 a.m. for predawn raids. Their top leaders have been ousted or demoted, and their supervisors—themselves under threat of being fired—are pressuring them to make more and more arrests to meet quotas set by the Trump adviser Stephen Miller. Having insisted for years that capturing criminals is its priority, ICE is now shelving major criminal investigations to prioritize civil immigration arrests, grabbing asylum seekers at their courthouse hearings, handcuffing mothers as their U.S.-citizen children cry, chasing day laborers through Home Depot parking lots. As angry onlookers attempt to shame ICE officers with obscenities, and activists try to dox them, officers are retreating further behind masks and tactical gear.
Baylor University wins, then rejects, grant on LGBTQ inclusion in churches
The $643,401 grant is being returned to the Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation, which attributed Baylor University’s decision to an ‘online campaign of fear and misinformation.’
Also See: Baylor rejects grant to study LGBTQ exclusion in the church; Baylor cites sexual ethics code in returning $643K LGBTQ+ grant; liberal group calls reversal 'chilling'Creative Ways to Share Your Sermon With a Wider Digital Audience
In the digital age, the Sunday morning message doesn’t have to end when the final hymn fades. Technology has opened new doors for pastors, churches, and ministries to extend the impact of each sermon far beyond the sanctuary. With thoughtful strategies and a few simple tools, you can effectively share your sermon and engage people who may never step foot inside your church building.
Why the Primary Small Group Is Becoming the Main Spiritual Home for Many Believers
This shift raises important questions about what it means to “be the church” and how local congregations can both support and integrate the rise of relational discipleship models. Why are more people identifying their small group as their main church experience? And what are the implications for church leaders, communities, and the body of Christ at large?
Using Social Media in Youth Ministry: 4 Crucial Guardrails
Wondering about best practices for using social media in youth ministry? Then check out these valuable insights from veteran youth leader Brandon Early.
Help One Another: Fun Friendship Game for Children’s Ministry
Jesus tells his followers to help one another. Teach that concept to kids with this fun friendship game. Kids will have a ball playing Blanket Volleyball. The easy activity demonstrates how important it is to serve our friends and help one another!
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