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Nearly half of Protestant pastors say churches negatively impacted during COVID economy
Nearly half of Protestant pastors say that the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic is negatively impacting their churches, but only a small fraction of them say the impact has been “very” negative, according to a new survey.
Nat'l Council of Churches Installs 25th President
The National Council of Churches installed its 25th president last week as the ecumenical body concluded its 2009 General Assembly.
16 Trends in American Churches in 2016 (Part 1)
I have been writing on trends in churches for two decades. I certainly don't have a perfect record with my predictions, but my overall record is pretty good.
Discover unique old churches in these 3 places
It’s that time of the year when spring or summer getaways are planned. But instead of following the crowds to a beach consider a trip centered on religious heritage, including unique architecture and art on par with the finest museums.
5 major developments for churches with an attendance under 250
Churches with fewer than 250 in average worship attendance account for 92% of all churches in the United States. It is incumbent upon us, therefore, to discern what important trends and developments are taking place that have direct bearing on standard churches.
New 'All Inclusive' Gay Churches in Brazil Being Called an 'Apostasy'
Churches willing to overlook traditional scriptural beliefs with regards to homosexuality are experiencing growth in Brazil, according to a new report. However, they are being criticized by evangelical and Catholic Churches in the country as watering down scripture, with one apologist even calling them an "apostasy."
12 Churches Destroyed, Shut Down by Myanmar Rebels (VIDEO)
At least 12 churches have been destroyed or closed down by Myanmar rebel soldiers worshiping ancestral spirits near the border with China.
5 Common Growth Barriers Churches Deal With
In the midst of a megachurch phenomenon, smaller churches are struggling to go above the 1,000 or even 65 mark of regular attendees.
Sunday-Only Churches Urged to Stay Open
Churches should leave their doors open throughout the week, making use of their facilities for more than just Sunday worship, the Archbishop of Wales says.
Int'l Ecumenical Team Visits Sudanese Churches
An ecumenical team of church representatives began their solidarity visit to churches and ecumenical organizations in war-ravaged Sudan on Wednesday.
UK Churches Campaign for Nuclear-Free World
An alliance of nine British Churches has joined the World Council of Churches in calling on governments to drastically reduce their nuclear arsenals.
Churches Worldwide Mobilize for Peace in Palestine, Israel
Churches around the globe have begun assembling their forces to push for new actions to end the Palestine-Israel conflict – days before the 40th anniversary of Israel’s famed six-day war.
Are Evangelical Churches Abandoning the Working Class?
As cycles of unemployment, poverty and death have set in on many working class communities across America,are churches overlooking their responsibilities to help alleviate the pain and suffering of plighted working class families?
Authors Document Explosion of Multi-Site Churches
Multi-site churches are in nearly every major U.S. city and state. Almost one in ten Protestant worshippers attend a multi-site church in the United States or Canada.
5 Overcorrection Mistakes Churches Make
The pendulum swings in churches. The congregation does not like a previous direction, so they overcompensate with the next move they make.
