Friday's Catch: 'Church leader sees challenges and opportunities as research suggests openness to Christianity in the UK' And More

Church leader sees challenges and opportunities as research suggests openness to Christianity in the UK
An evangelical church leader has welcomed national polling pointing to a more open spiritual landscape in the UK, as churches prepare for a nationwide mission effort in the run-up to Easter 2026.

CoE General Synod backs Sustainable Church Flowers motion
The General Synod has today backed a Diocesan Synod Motion from the Diocese of Worcester encouraging churches and cathedrals to explore ways of arranging flowers that are both beautiful and environmentally responsible.

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Why fewer Latin Americans claim religion — but still pray and believe
‘The idea that you are only one religion is very North Atlantic,’ said religion sociologist Gustavo Morello.

Fewer Than 1 in 3 Churchgoers Read the Bible Daily
Among U.S. Protestant churchgoers, most say they read Scripture regularly, but just 31% say Bible reading is a daily habit.

Tradition Didn’t Kill My Faith. Amnesia Almost Did.
American evangelicalism is very good at producing faith that feels personal. It is far less good at producing faith that lasts.

Proactive Steps for Congregational Budget Success
Did your congregation struggle last year with budget shortfalls? If so, you’re not alone. Many congregations deal with being “in the red,” often due to a lack of awareness among members about church finances. Andreá Cummings offers practical strategies for proactive communication, transparent reporting, and inspiring generosity—helping churches close financial gaps and strengthen their mission.

Why Clarity Is Critical in Ministry
Most pastors don’t fail because they’re unfaithful. They stall because they’re unclear.

The Biggest Mistake Teaching Pastors Make – And How To Correct It
Your primary ministry gift may be teaching. But that gift must always serve the greater command to be equippers.

How To Go From Teaching A Crowd To Equipping The Saints
Teaching requires two things: a competent instructor and receptive students. Equipping and discipling require much more.

A Liturgical Theology of Preaching—Preaching the Scriptures
This is the fourth essay is a special series by the Rev. Dr. Nathan Jennings, Professor of Liturgics at Seminary of the Southwest. There will be eight installments in this series presented in intervals through the winter of 2026. A “round up” with links to all eight essays will be available in the spring.

Should We Prioritize Evangelism in Missions?
For more than fifty years—encapsulated in a famous backroom debate between Billy Graham and John Stott, but in reality stretching back further, to the beginnings of the neo-evangelical movement and Carl F. H. Henry’s The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism—evangelicals have wrestled with the nature and extent of the church’s mission.