How can you uncover the stories of missional engagement in congregations? Without sounding flippant, the answer is to gently and consistently ask for them. You might be surprised by what you discover.
2026 will be the year church communication either leaps forward or quietly falls behind.
Lifeway Christian Resources announced this week that Kirk Kirkland will step into the role of director of Lifeway Worship on Dec. 1. See related stories on
A new national survey describing the ongoing ideological and spiritual drift among Americans reveals that even consistent churchgoers are abandoning traditional biblical beliefs and conservative social perspectives.
Should we bring back the annual associational letter? Probably not, even though Baptists are not hearing many of the great stories of congregations in association with one another.
Since we live in such a secular culture, it’s easy to think most nonbelievers are indifferent — even hostile — to the idea of attending church.
The average Southern Baptist church is likely an older, small Southern church. If you want to find a growing congregation, however, you might need to look for a new, larger church—or even one in the Northeast.
Artificial Intelligence isn’t replacing church communicators, it’s simply helping the good ones work smarter. Tools like ChatGPT (and similar) can become a creative ministry partner
If your church is livestreaming services each week, congratulations—you’re reaching far beyond your walls.
Many U.S. homes may decorate with ghosts and witches for Halloween, but most U.S. adults are doubtful they actually exist.
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