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Single Christians Congregate on the Coasts

Facts & Trends - February 14, 2019 Leave a Comment

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If all the single Christians put their hands up, there would be a lot of raised hands in New York City and Boston. Read More »

Filed Under: Marriage, Research

3 Things Church Planting Couples Need to Do

LifeWay Pastors - February 14, 2019 1 Comment

God loves you and your spouse. He desires to see your marriage and family flourish while you’re on the church planting journey. Read More »

Filed Under: Pastors

Pastors Face ‘Future of The Church’ With Optimism

Facts & Trends - February 13, 2019 3 Comments

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Pastors are optimistic about their church’s future regardless of any past struggles, according to the 2019 Future of the Church Study from “Facts & Trends” and LifeWay Research. Read More »

Filed Under: Featured, Future Church, Research

Most Popular Bible Verses on Love

Facts & Trends - February 13, 2019 2 Comments

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Appropriately enough with the date of Valentines Day, 14 of the top 100 Bible verses in 2018 focus on love. Which is your favorite? Read More »

Filed Under: Bible

5 Myths Worth Debunking About Mentoring

LifeWay Pastors - February 13, 2019 Leave a Comment

Several assumptions and generalizations about mentoring have morphed into myths over time. In this post, I’ll walk back a couple of those assumptions to help you find a mentor.  Read More »

Filed Under: Pastors

Reaching the Community Requires More Sacrifice Than Sermons

Facts & Trends - February 12, 2019 Leave a Comment

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“God has invited individuals to be kingdom citizens, to go into communities and restore what was broken, and that becomes a doorway by which we can proclaim the gospel.” Read More »

Filed Under: Future Church, Outreach, Research

From Near Death to Life: How One Dwindling Coastal Congregation Was Reborn

Facts & Trends - February 12, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Pastor Bobby Owings says “rebirth” is possible for any congregation, but he offers two cautions: “It’s harder than you think and it won’t look like what you think it’ll look like.” Read More »

Filed Under: Future Church

Revitalization Requires a ‘Passion to Do Church Differently’

Facts & Trends - February 12, 2019 Leave a Comment

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The reason many churches never see a turnaround is they actually do have a passion for seeing the church come alive, but they have no passion to do anything differently to get there. Read More »

Filed Under: Future Church

3 Things to Remember When Pursuing Racial Diversity in Your Church

Facts & Trends - February 12, 2019 Leave a Comment

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“We need to meet people where they are, taking into consideration their struggles. We have to have a mindset of compassion—and we need to loosen our grip on what we feel is ‘ours.’” Read More »

Filed Under: Future Church, Research

Trauma Experts Share How to Care for and Support Sexual Abuse Survivors

Facts & Trends - February 12, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Leading trauma experts and Christian mental health professionals share insights for church leaders seeking to help sexual abuse survivors. Read More »

Filed Under: Featured, Mental Health, News

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