
More evidence Christianity is no longer in decline
Over the past five years, the religious makeup of the United States has remained remarkably stable, according to Gallup.
Over the past five years, the religious makeup of the United States has remained remarkably stable, according to Gallup.
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Christians are called to the nations. At the same time, though, Jesus called us to reach our Jerusalem - our community where we live - even as we go to the ends of the Earth.
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For many pastors and church leaders, feeling tired has moved from an occasional issue to an ongoing one. Fatigue is no longer a seasonal challenge but a chronic issue. Unfortunately, too many pastors and ministry staff across the country are running on empty, struggling to find the energy they once had. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. There are proven strategies that can help you break the burnout cycle and reclaim the joy of ministry.
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Every pastor and ministry leader wants to make a lasting Kingdom impact, especially for the next generation. A church that effectively disciples kids and families is a thriving church. A church that fails to disciple kids and families is a dying church.
Over the past five years, the religious makeup of the United States has remained remarkably stable, according to Gallup.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Most pastors say their churches have policies in place to address significant misbehavior by church members, but few have actually used those policies recently.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Pastors don’t believe their family and job often compete for their attention. If they ever do, however, pastors say they choose home life over church life.
DALLAS (BP) – Recognizing the important connection between discipleship and the local church, Lifeway Christian Resources President and CEO Ben Mandrell pledged to assist congregations in their calling to fulfill the Great Commission.
When thinking about the number of people attending their church each week, the experience of the average pastor is vastly different from that of the average churchgoer.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Pastors face unique challenges in their role and often feel overwhelmed, but few decide to step away from the pulpit and pursue another career.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — In the past few years, Americans have grown generally more positive toward the Bible, but that doesn’t mean they’re reading it more.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — In 2024, the Southern Baptist Convention baptized more new members than in any of the previous seven years but still saw an 18th consecutive year of overall membership decline.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Most Americans may not regularly attend church themselves, but they have a higher threshold for calling someone a regular churchgoer than pastors.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Most pastors believe their churches will be around for at least another decade, but that’s not the reality for some.