Church Life Archives - Page 3 of 97

First person: Why some pastors aren’t ready to lead church revitalization

October 27, 2025

I believe in church planting, and I also believe in church revitalization. We need to do both if we want to reach North America. I’m

Whatever happened to associational letters?

October 25, 2025

Writing and presenting the Associational Letter for the annual meeting was a fellowship-building tradition during the first 200 years of Baptist associations in America.

Study: Rural church ministry ‘has its challenges,’ but pastors ‘find great delight’ in work

October 23, 2025

Life in rural America has its charms and challenges. Those who pastor in small towns across the United States recognize the trials inherent to those areas but believe God is working in their congregations and communities.

First person: Handling church trolls online

October 21, 2025

I’ve consulted with hundreds of churches over the years, and sadly, online trolls are a common enemy shared by some of the most effective churches in America.

Survey reveals confusion among churchgoers about family, sanctity of life

October 20, 2025

A new national survey shows that biblical clarity about family and the sanctity of life is fading, even among regular churchgoers.

Study: American churchgoers more ambivalent about family, sanctity of life

October 15, 2025

A new national study — conducted by the Family Research Council in partnership with the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University — reveals an erosion of biblical conviction among regular U.S. churchgoers.

Study: How is economy impacting churches?

October 15, 2025

Giving at local churches is not keeping up with inflation, but pastors feel better about the economy than they did last year.

Creating a culture of generosity in your church

October 14, 2025

Churches have poorly discipled people in stewardship, but they can learn to grow a generosity culture, said David Whiting at the August 28 Thrive Baptist Network Lunch and Learn.