The U.S. is undergoing its fastest religious shift in modern history, marked by a rapid increase in the religiously unaffiliated and numerous church closures nationwide.
Why it matters: The great unchurching of America comes as identity and reality are increasingly shaped by non-institutional spiritual sources — YouTube mystics, TikTok tarot, digital skeptics, folk saints and AI-generated prayer bots.
Also See: Americans reject religion in record numbers, study showsAmid 'rage-bait' posts and AI slop, these faith-based influencers found real audiences in 2025
> From Erika Kirk to Ms. Rachel, these influencers brought their faith to our algorithms this year.
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Celebrating the wrong Jesus of Christmas
When I became a Christian at age 19, I was kind of a mess, doctrinally speaking, especially where my view of Jesus was concerned.
Did I believe that Jesus is the Son of God? Check. My Savior? Check. Crucified and rose from the dead? Of course.
But I did not, at the time, understand that Jesus is God or get the doctrine of the Trinity.
Over £900,000 awarded to help UK churches stay open amid growing funding pressures
Hundreds of churches across the UK are receiving vital financial support to remain open and safe, as rising repair costs and shrinking funding streams place historic buildings under increasing strain.
> UK charity National Churches Trust has distributed over £900,000 in its latest round of grants to churches, chapels and meeting houses nationwide.
Ten Must-Do New Year’s Resolutions for Every Pastor
It’s that time of year when people partake in the annual ritual of making well-intended promises. Josh and Sam discuss these ten pastoral resolutions.
Hey Churches: Make Sure You Have Christmas Songs For All Year Round.
Now that we’re only a few days away from packing away the tinsel and the tree, (and from signing up to the gym), can I urge us all not to pack away one thing – deep biblically-informed communal singing?
On other words, don’t pack away theologically rich songs with the Christmas baubles.
10 Easy Worship Songs on Guitar for Beginners
Crafting a list of easy worship songs on guitar can greatly benefit beginners eager to express their faith through music. Worship music often carries a depth of emotion and spiritual significance, making it a fulfilling genre to explore for guitarists of all skill levels.
The Joy of Bible Journaling
When a friend gave me a notetaking Bible several years ago, I could not have imagined how precious this particular Bible would become to me.
No One Is Going To Make You
As the new year approaches, I know a lot of folks are making godly plans to pray, read the Bible, attend church, etc… We have our Bible reading plans, prayer notebooks, and best intentions all ready and accounted for. And because of these godly plans, I’m certain that a lot of plans will be established (Prov 4:26). And while I’m confident that the godly planning is not in vain, I feel like there is something that needs to be said: No one is going to make you.
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