While a majority of Southern Baptist congregations use background checks, just over a third are trained in reporting sexual abuse, and even fewer have training on how to deal with sexual abuse survivors.
A survey of Southern Baptist congregations conducted by Lifeway Research found 2 in 3 congregations believe CP is the most effective and efficient way to support the spread of the gospel worldwide (66%).
“When someone joins your church, it is important to let them not just become a face in a crowd,” says Mark MacDonald. “Welcome them, direct them and care for them, and this can lead to longevity in their membership.”
The strength of an association is a larger factor in the success of churches than some might expect. It is important to identify how well your association functions to explore ways of improving it.
Matthew Haste shares five reasons why pastors should pursue a doctor of ministry degree.
An ongoing wave of disasters — Gulf Coast hurricanes, wildfires in California, severe thunderstorms and flooding in the Midwest — along with skyrocketing construction costs post-COVID have left the insurance industry reeling.
The local church has lost its prominence and priority in the life of many professing Christians. According to Lifeway, 54% of evangelicals believe worshipping alone or with one’s family is a valid replacement for regularly attending church.
Lifeway Research’s Insights Report, Pew to Pew, explores data and uncovers practical tips regarding both groups — the movers, those leaving a church because of a change in location, and the shakers, those leaving for reasons closer to home.
Thanks to a new television channel, you no longer need a VCR or DVD player to easily watch cartoons of yesteryear.
The days and weeks immediately following VBS are the most crucial for outreach. But so often this critical element seems to fall through the cracks.
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