The religion gap between American men and women may be narrowing, a scholar explains – reflecting a seeming ‘God gap’ in US politics.
Why Gen Z Views Church Differently
Thom and Jess explore why Gen Z’s view of the church differs significantly from that of past generations. They unpack the values, expectations, and skepticism of this connected-yet-cautious generation.
Kids? Marriage? Young adults are delaying these key milestones
Young adults are prioritizing economic security over marriage and having children, according to a report from the Census Bureau. These shifting priorities reflect the burden of rising living costs such as housing, food and travel.
This trend is one of a number of trends that can be expected to affect church attendance and church growth both now and in the future.Without Johnson Amendment protections, churches can be exploited by politicians, donors
The entire nonprofit sector risks being corrupted and captured by partisan politics and polarization.
Among high-income countries, US shows slowest progress in reducing risk of chronic disease deaths, new study finds
Among all high-income Western countries, the United States has shown the worst performance in reducing the probability of dying from chronic diseases, a new study finds.
For a high income country the United States also has a unusually high rate of infant mortalityBlue plaque unveiled at Agatha Christie's childhood church
All Saints Church in Torre, Devon, this week held a special unveiling for a blue plaque in honour of the novelist Agatha Christie, who was baptised in the church and worshipped there as a child.
The unveiling took place following the morning service on Sunday 14 September and was part of this year’s Agatha Christie Festival.
The age of re-enchantment
Things have gone terribly wrong with our civilization. Social trust is plummeting, loneliness is epidemic, AI slop proliferates and microplastics invade our blood, brains and even breast-milk.
But the most disheartening statistic in my mind is this: 40% of high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness during the past year, and 20% have seriously considered ending their lives. Suicide is now the second-leading cause of death for teens and young adults. Our children increasingly don’t want to live in the world we have made for them.
Don’t Lose Sight of a Liturgy’s Primary Aim
As I talk to younger pastors and seminary students these days, I sense a hunger for incorporating older liturgical practices from high-church traditions into Baptist and nondenominational churches known more for informal worship....
Building a Worship Ministry that Excels On and Off the Stage
Sam talks with worship leaders Tara Banks and Nate Davis about building thriving, long-lasting worship ministries. Together, they unpack how to develop leaders who excel both on stage and in organization, create healthy pipelines for team recruitment and onboarding, and refine systems that support excellence in worship. With decades of ministry insight, Tara and Nate share practical steps for sustaining your own leadership while fostering teams that are united, prepared, and spiritually vibrant.
Joining the Pub Choir
People who say “Everybody can sing” have not heard me sing, but being bad at something should not keep you from doing it.
Historically, Protestants have prized the biblical practice of meditation as one of God’s chief means of grace. Unlike Roman Catholics, however, the Reformers, Puritans, and their spiritual descendants have rarely offered detailed instructions for exactly how to meditate. The two approaches represent differing convictions about Scripture and tradition, and differing understandings of meditation itself. The Protestant practice, which is less directive than the Catholic approach, esteems the primacy of Scripture, treats meditation as a path for the whole Christian pilgrimage, and far better serves real communion with God.
But the most disheartening statistic in my mind is this: 40% of high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness during the past year, and 20% have seriously considered ending their lives. Suicide is now the second-leading cause of death for teens and young adults. Our children increasingly don’t want to live in the world we have made for them.
Don’t Lose Sight of a Liturgy’s Primary Aim
As I talk to younger pastors and seminary students these days, I sense a hunger for incorporating older liturgical practices from high-church traditions into Baptist and nondenominational churches known more for informal worship....
Building a Worship Ministry that Excels On and Off the Stage
Sam talks with worship leaders Tara Banks and Nate Davis about building thriving, long-lasting worship ministries. Together, they unpack how to develop leaders who excel both on stage and in organization, create healthy pipelines for team recruitment and onboarding, and refine systems that support excellence in worship. With decades of ministry insight, Tara and Nate share practical steps for sustaining your own leadership while fostering teams that are united, prepared, and spiritually vibrant.
Joining the Pub Choir
People who say “Everybody can sing” have not heard me sing, but being bad at something should not keep you from doing it.
Every congregation should be given frequent opportunities, in the words of the late Rev. Dr. Howard Hanchey, "to knock the church doors off their hinges." From my still untitled, upcoming article, "These opportunities help to elevate the congregation’s mood, to build its self-esteem, and to generate the kind of excitement that causes members of the congregation to talk enthusiastically with friends, relatives, and others about their church and even invite them to church. A congregation that sings with energy and enthusiasm and from the heart can make a powerful impression upon the first time visitor and in these days of cable TV live broadcasts and internet live streaming, upon the first time viewer."How Exactly Do I Meditate? Protestant and Catholic Visions in Tensions
Historically, Protestants have prized the biblical practice of meditation as one of God’s chief means of grace. Unlike Roman Catholics, however, the Reformers, Puritans, and their spiritual descendants have rarely offered detailed instructions for exactly how to meditate. The two approaches represent differing convictions about Scripture and tradition, and differing understandings of meditation itself. The Protestant practice, which is less directive than the Catholic approach, esteems the primacy of Scripture, treats meditation as a path for the whole Christian pilgrimage, and far better serves real communion with God.
3 Reasons to Take Your Kids to Church
Though my kids are all grown now, I well remember the challenges of getting all five of them ready for church, then delivering them to the pew relatively on time and relatively well-behaved. It wasn’t easy. Was it worth it? You bet it was. Jesus commanded that the little children be brought to Him and not hindered (Matt. 19:14), and He was indignant with the disciples who blocked the way of those who were seeking to bring their children to be blessed by Him (Mark 10:14). Children need to know that they belong and that Jesus deeply desires them to come. So, to help feed your desire to face the challenge, I offer three reasons to take your kids to church.
Understanding Your Mormon Neighbor
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sends out more than 70,000 missionaries annually, so it’s likely you’ve received a similar knock on your door, or at least seen LDS missionaries in your community. In this article, I hope to present a brief introduction to the LDS faith and highlight three important areas where their beliefs diverge from the Reformed understanding of the Christian faith.
Help for Engaging Your Catholic Friend With the Gospel
How can you equip someone in your congregation to engage their Catholic friend with the truth of the gospel in love and confidence?
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