Tuesday's Catch: 'Is the Post-COVID Bounce Over? The Episcopal Church’s Numbers'

Is the Post-COVID Bounce Over? The Episcopal Church’s Numbers
As we move into 2026, where is the Episcopal Church? It showed a limited recovery after COVID, and new data (from 2024) has been released, allowing a sense of the church’s post-COVID trajectory.

YouGov to repeat ‘Quiet Revival’ study amid scrutiny
Plans are under way to revisit one of the most debated religion surveys in recent years, as YouGov prepares to repeat its research into church attendance later this year following growing scrutiny of claims about a “quiet revival” in Britain.

The original findings were published in April 2025 in a report by Bible Society titled ‘The Quiet Revival’. Drawing on two YouGov surveys, the report indicated that the proportion of adults in England and Wales who both identify as Christian and attend church no less than once a month had risen from 8% in 2018 to 12% in 2024.

ACNA’s Acting Abp. Sues Former Bishop for Defamation
The Rt. Rev. Julian Dobbs, acting archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America, has sued the Rt. Rev. Derek Jones, former head of the denomination’s chaplaincy jurisdiction, in federal court for defamation.

Bishop Dobbs’ lawsuit was filed on February 17 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama and claims that Bishop Jones repeatedly made false public statements about Dobbs’ previous handling of two financial matters.

US soldiers say commanders told them they're fighting for 'Armageddon'
People are growing increasingly uneasy as President Donald Trump's attacks on Iran are looking more and more like they could be part of a right-wing religious fanatic's fantasy for the apocalyptic.

Also See: The end-times theology driving US intervention in Iran; Greg Laurie Links Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader to End Times Prophecy, Says Rapture Could Be Near

Will killing Iran’s Supreme Leader result in success for Trump?
Award winning journalist Daoud Kuttab doesn’t think so.

United Methodist Bishops Call for Prayer and Peace in the New Middle East War
We urge leaders on every side to turn from the escalation of violence and seek paths toward justice, reconciliation, and lasting peace. We implore them to place the protection of innocent lives at the center of every decision.

7 MORE Signs Your Church is Dying
Many churches don’t realize they’re dying until it’s too late.

In this video, I share 7 MORE warning signs your church may be declining—and what church leaders can do before momentum is lost.

In a previous video, I covered seven early indicators of church decline. But there are additional signs pastors, elders, and board members often overlook—signs that quietly drain health, mission, and impact.

The Iron Law of Church Growth: No Young Adults, No Future
Why Death Is Coming Soon to Many Churches (and How to Prevent It)

Church Answers researcher Ryan Burge recently released a stunning and sobering report on the ages of congregants of various denominations. It's not a pretty picture. Many churches will soon die or become moribund because of one simple factor: their church members are dying and not being replaced. Jess and Thom examine four aspects of this demographic decline and death.

Planned Surgery or Emergency Amputation: Leading with Courage
Why Death Is Coming Soon to Many Churches (and How to Prevent It)

Church Answers researcher Ryan Burge recently released a stunning and sobering report on the ages of congregants of various denominations. It's not a pretty picture. Many churches will soon die or become moribund because of one simple factor: their church members are dying and not being replaced. Jess and Thom examine four aspects of this demographic decline and death.

The Pastor Who Can’t Say ‘No’: The Hidden Cost on Your Family
In the hushed hallways of churches across America, a quiet crisis is unfolding—one that isn’t often spoken from the pulpit, but quietly shapes the homes, marriages, and children of those called to serve. It’s the story of the pastor who can’t say “no.” Beneath the robes and behind the sermons lies a tension many ministry families know all too well: the relentless pressure to be everything for everyone, while saying “yes” far more often than they should.

Easter Sunday Sermon and Service Tips: Avoiding Common Church Controversies
Easter Sunday is the most important date on the church calendar. The resurrection is the foundation of our Christian faith, as we proclaim that Jesus defeated sin, death, and the devil.

For many churches, Easter is also the most significant outreach opportunity of the year. Pews overflow for worship services, and parking lots fill for egg hunts and breakfasts. Families who haven’t attended church in months tend to walk through the doors on Easter.