We’re living in a time when people don’t automatically trust institutions — especially churches and ministries. Scandals, political polarization, social media outrage and overpromising have left many audiences skeptical before you ever open your mouth.
In December, Spirit and Truth Church in Atlanta, Georgia, made a donation that cleared $1.5 million of medical debt for over 1,000 people in the Atlanta area.
Preparing for and observing Sanctity of Life Sunday doesn’t require an extensive program. Faithfulness often begins with simple, intentional steps. Here are several “baby steps” a church can take to thoughtfully and prayerfully participate.
The changing religious landscape in the United States includes a decline in the total number of Protestant churches.
A conversation has always existed during my ministry between evangelism and discipleship. The conversation often pits ministers on different sides: those who evangelize and those who disciple.
My 4-year-old daughter has finally come to the point where she wants to wear her hair in a ponytail. Of course, this desire is random throughout the day, so there are times where she wants me to hold her ponytail holder for her.
Over the last few years, there has been a slow attendance shift in the seats and pews of our churches. You may have already recognized it in the sea of faces in your congregation on an average Sunday morning.
When I first became a believer, evangelism meant “cold call,” door-to-door telling people about Jesus.
The latest Pew Research study finds Christianity remains stable after decades of decline, while the story for young adults remains complicated. Since 2020, the percentage of Americans who identify as
At what point does someone qualify as a regular church attendee? A Lifeway Research study found answers vary.
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