Are aging churches a real problem? The US population has a median age of 39 years old. Most denominations have a median age of congregants close to 60 years old. Josh and Sam discuss why churches are a generation older than their surrounding communities. What are the implications of the aging trend in churches?
Reaching Senior Adults for Christ: An Interview with Jeff Cranston
Thom and Jess welcome Pastor Jeff Cranston from Lowcountry Community Church in South Carolina.
Hypocrisy and intolerance drive religious doubt among college students
College students often question their faith because of the intolerant or hypocritical behaviors of religious groups, and while these doubts can increase emotional distress, they also frequently foster intellectual humility and an open-minded search for meaning. These nuanced effects of questioning one’s faith are detailed in newly published research in the journal Psychology of Religion and Spirituality.
Religious influencers repackage Christianity for an always-online generation
At a time when religion in the U.S. has been flat or declining for decades, influencers including Redeemed Zoomer, Religion for Breakfast, Data Over Dogma and Esoterica are revealing a large audience hungry for details and distinctions about the vast array of religious choices available to them. With social norms or pressures to be religious much weaker, experts say people seem to want deeper, specific reasons for why they should practice one way or another — if at all.
Record majority of Americans say belief in God isn’t necessary to be moral
A record majority of Americans now say that it isn’t necessary to believe in God to be moral and have good values, but this view is primarily held by individuals who already don't believe in God, according to new data from the Pew Research Center.
The research, published earlier this month, also highlights a growing share of people around the world who say belief in God isn’t necessary to be moral and have good values.
5 things I wish every U.S. citizen knew
The Trump administration has erased the distinction between those who fall into one of the legally defined pathways and those who do not.
Immigration Brought Us Together Across Political and Generational Divides
Christians may disagree on a lot of things, but showing compassion should not be one.
Bridging the Gap Between Church and Academy
...many leaders in theological education want to bridge the gap between the academy and the church and are working hard to do just that. In particular, there are three ways in which bridges are being built between church and academia. I call the first two ways the accessibility-driven option and the competency-based option.
The Top 10 Reasons We Don’t Trust God
Jesus models for us the practice of letting go of control, earthly power and reputation. He empties himself at the cross, trusting in the goodness and love of the Father. God intends that we follow the same path. Yet, in situations both large and small, we find this incredibly difficult. Why?
Uncertain Terms: A Guide to Modern Roman Catholic Missions
What the church must understand, however, is that behind every word in that sentence lies a theological reality that presents a very different gospel. They are the same words, but they represent different worlds. The church cannot afford to neglect these realities but for the sake of gospel clarity must study them carefully. Where do these differences come from and how did they develop? Much could be said in response to this question. For our purposes here it will be helpful to look at key developments in the Roman Catholic Church, starting with the Second Vatican Council. Indeed, modern-day Roman Catholicism cannot be understood apart from Vatican II.
Uncertain Terms: A Guide to Modern Roman Catholic Missions
What the church must understand, however, is that behind every word in that sentence lies a theological reality that presents a very different gospel. They are the same words, but they represent different worlds. The church cannot afford to neglect these realities but for the sake of gospel clarity must study them carefully. Where do these differences come from and how did they develop? Much could be said in response to this question. For our purposes here it will be helpful to look at key developments in the Roman Catholic Church, starting with the Second Vatican Council. Indeed, modern-day Roman Catholicism cannot be understood apart from Vatican II.
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