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Study: What decade best describes your church?

August 1, 2024

Around three in 10 (29%) U.S. Protestant churchgoers say their church’s ministry activities and methods would fit best in a time period before the turn of the new millennium, according to a new study from Lifeway Research.

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Picture this: 4 must-have images on your church website

July 31, 2024

Potential visitors to your church will likely look the church up online before attending. Make sure your church website includes these four important images to really give them a glimpse of what they’re getting into.

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‘Soaring Baptist associations’: Does yours fall into this category?

July 29, 2024

There are several types of Baptist associations, each marked by their ability to make true Kingdom impact. Read what the characteristics of a soaring association are and see if your association falls into this category.

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First person: 6 habits that risk moral failure for pastors

July 27, 2024

Christian media expert Phil Cooke shares six habits that risk moral failure for pastors. “I’ve discovered a certain pattern of behavior from leaders who fail,” he writes.

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New Mexico churches work to find insurance after unforeseen cancellations

July 26, 2024

Over the last year, some New Mexico churches have found themselves without insurance. After a large claim, insurance companies have been canceling or raising the deductible or premium so high that the church can no longer afford it.

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Survey spotlights pastors’ struggle with physical, financial, mental stresses

July 24, 2024

A new study on pastoral wellness reveals that many pastors struggle with financial, physical and mental wellness.

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Study: Majority of churchgoers invite guests to services

July 23, 2024

When churchgoers show up to their church’s worship service, they’re often hoping to have a guest with them, a Lifeway Research study shows.

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Church, stop being the best-kept secret (Here’s why and how)

July 22, 2024

Being the “best-kept secret” might sound appealing, but for a church, it’s a problem. It suggests your church has much to offer, yet few know about the ministries.

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First person: 15 types of leaders to worry about

July 20, 2024

None of us is a perfect leader. I’m certainly not. For that reason, I’m always hesitant to critique leaders. Nevertheless, leadership is so important that I want to list 15 types of leaders who worry me.

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4 steps to becoming a church that welcomes young adults

July 19, 2024

PJ Dunn, a discipleship consultant in Georgia, shares four steps to becoming a church that welcomes young adults.

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