8 patterns of church leaders whose ministry is dying By Thom S. Rainer They are the walking dead. They are dead emotionally. Their vision and passion are dead. Their spiritual life has little life at all. They are burned out. Many have died vocationally. Others are waiting for burial. Autopsies are not a pleasant topic….
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How Far Do Americans Drive to Church?
Sixty-eight percent of churchgoers say it takes them 15 minutes or less to get from their home to their place of worship, according to new research from the Baylor Religion Survey. Read More »
New England Dominates List of Post-Christian Cities
Once home to theologian Jonathan Edwards and a birthplace of the Great Awakening revival, Massachusetts now contains some of the least Christian cities in America. Read More »
What Are the Best Ways to Help Those Recovering from Disasters?
Well-meaning folks can collect truckloads of donations, drive hundreds of miles to a disaster zone, but can find nowhere to deliver the goods. Give smarter. Read More »
Faith, Hope, and Love: What Churches Can Bring to Disaster Relief
Faith-based volunteers and churches provide for people’s immediate needs when disaster strikes. But they also provide much-needed hope. Read More »
U.S. Slips in World Giving Index
When it comes to donating money, helping others, and volunteering time, the United States is one of the most generous nations in the world—just not as generous as it used to be. Read More »
4 Groups Every Pastor Needs to Succeed
Pastors who attempt to do ministry alone will fail every single time. My 30-year ministry journey would have ended a long time ago had it not been for those who have held up my arms when I’ve grown weary, as Aaron and Hur did for Moses. Read More »
Mixed Blessing: Research Explores Lives of Pastors’ Spouses
Being married to a pastor means a life filled with joy, purpose and a lot of headaches. But despite challenges, most pastors’ spouses say they’re happy. Read More »
Most American Protestants Doubt Core Protestant Doctrines
Five hundred years after Martin Luther launched the Protestant Reformation, American Protestants aren’t quite sure about two of the movement’s foundational beliefs. Read More »
How Football Can Help Your Small Group Study Scripture
One of the greatest spiritual weapons we can place into the hands of our small group members is the incredible power of Scripture—both offensively to grow in the faith and defensively to defeat temptation and sin. Read More »
