America is still a predominantly Christian nation, but it’s becoming both less Christian and less religious, according to the results of the new American Religious Identification Survey. According to the poll, which came out today, the percentage of Americans who define themselves as Christian has dropped from 86 percent in 1990 to 76 percent in 2008. In […]
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CONTEMPORARY TRENDS in CHURCH NAMES
Remember when you could tell two churches that split: Harmony Baptist Church and Greater Harmony Baptist Church? Those days are gone. But what has not changed is that many churches have commonalities in names. In their attempts to be different, they have become common: “Point” has become ubiquitous. LifePoint. CrossPoint. Add an “e” to be […]
The Religious and Social Crises and Political Consequences
The opening long decade of the 21st century (2000-2012) has been a period of repeated and profound economic and social crises, of serial and prolonged wars and declining living standards for the vast majority of Americans. How have people responded to this crisis? No large scale, long term, socio-political movements have emerged to challenge the […]
The Great Decline of religion in 60 years
Religiosity index shows the changes in religious activity in the United States. Religiosity in the United States is in the midst of what might be called ‘The Great Decline.’ Previous declines in religion pale in comparison. Over the past fifteen years, the drop in religiosity has been twice as great as the decline of the […]
Is Religion In America in Decline?
Duke University sociologist Mark Chaves’ working title for his new book on trends in U.S. religion was “Continuity and Change in American Religion.” But the folks on the Princeton University Press marketing team suggested he could attract more attention with the bolder title: The Decline of American Religion. Chaves, director of the National Congregations Study, […]
5 Bad Habits that Hinder Church Growth
How 5 Bad Habits Hinder Church Growth DOWNLOAD NOW There’s no quick fix growth strategy for churches, but there are 5 things you should avoid at all cost. This ebook will help your church with the difficult process of self-evaluation and point out practical fixes to get you back on track for positive church growth.
Memorial Day: Does your Church have a Legacy Plan?
Finally, a Complete Guide for a Lasting Church Legacy DOWNLOAD NOW Will your church have a legacy of kingdom work that stands through multiple generations, when the rest of us are long gone? Don’t leave your church’s legacy plan up to chance—download this ebook today.
Is your church ready for GDPR?
You’ve probably heard about GDPR. The new European data protection regulation that applies practically to everyone enters in power on May 25, 2018. Especially if you operate a church or ministry website, it’s most likely that there’s already a process for getting your systems in compliance with the regulation. GDPR in effect adds to or […]
Parents, Kids, and Porn: The Conversation
Tuesday, MAY 15, noon EDT & Thursday MAY, 17, 8PM EDT The webinar will last an hour and is free. Register now! Parents, Kids, and Porn: The Conversation. Conversing with our kids about sex shouldn’t be defined by a single, stammering, “talk” when our child hits puberty. Like the pursuit of purity itself, communication with […]
Make your VBS amazing in 2018
Choosing VBS Made Easy. As you begin planning for the summer months ahead we want to make the process of choosing and ordering Vacation Bible School easier for you. So, we’ve partnered with the best ministries to offer you great deals and resources you can trust! Here are 4 curated VBS Starter Kits for you: Babylon Starter Kit […]