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Churches That Embrace Technology Attract Younger Congregations, Study Finds
These days, technology is playing more and more of a prominent role in the life of the Church.
| Sara Kim
Most Protestant churches aren’t supporting pro-life pregnancy centers, Lifeway survey suggests
There’s a significant gap in the involvement of Protestant churches with local pregnancy resource centers, despite heightened attention on such centers following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade two years ago.
Churches' Dilemma: 80 Percent of Flock Is Inactive
There is a secret inside many churches. According to researchers, most churches are actually run by 20 percent of the congregation. The other 80 percent, they say, tend to act like spectators: they are minimally involved and attend infrequently or not at all.
Pacific Churches Urged to Bring 'Coconut Theology' to Global Platform
An ecumenical church leader from the Pacific region urged representatives at the 9th Assembly of the Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) to be assertive “in bringing Pacific perspectives and experience into international forums.”
Arkansas Senate Approves Bill Allowing Guns in Churches
The Arkansas Senate approved a bill on Monday that would allow concealed hand guns to be carried in churches and other places of worship in the state.
Texas city to stop charging churches higher water rates than businesses: settlement
A Texas town has reached a settlement with three churches in which the local government agreed to modify its water rate system that previously charged houses of worship a higher rate than area businesses.
Neb. Lawmakers Advance Guns in Churches Bill
A Nebraska bill that would allow church security guards to carry concealed handguns advanced in the state legislature on Thursday.
Should Churches Have Multiple Worship Service Styles? Consumerism or Contextualization?
After a few years of "worship wars," many churches decided to create multiple services based primarily on worship styles or worship preferences.
Missional Churches Redefining Original Definition
The definition of a missional church has increasingly become blurred as different people apply the term in different ways to accommodate their church’s need, reported a prominent Christian magazine this month.
Tenn. Evangelicals Tackle Mental Illness Among Its Churches Through Support Groups
Three Christian churches in Murfreesboro, Tenn., are tackling the stigma that accompanies mental illness through their Celebrate Recovery programs by offering support to members of their churches and community who suffer from unstable mental health.
Many churches are dying due to too many meetings
So, what can we do in our churches to reduce the time in meetings? What can we do to get more time in ministry from our members? Here are five considerations.
Over 70% of churches holding in-person services with safety measures in place
After months of COVID-19-related restrictions compelled places of worship to suspend on-campus services across America, more than 70% of Protestant churches have cautiously resumed in-person services following the required safety measures, according to a new LifeWay Research survey.
Hawaiian Churches Denied Request to Block Same-Sex Civil Unions
Two churches in Hawaii were denied a petition for a restraining order to block a new state law that would allow same-sex couples to enter into civil unions.
| Eryn Sun
Churches, Cuba and communism
It’s true that U.S. mainline Protestant groups like the NCC are much diminished and no longer influential. Their leaders never spoke for most church members on political issues like Cuba. But their tragic history of abetting Cuban oppression is a black mark on Christian political witness.
Christians in Indonesia Ask for Prayers after Muslim Extremists Burned Down Churches
Christians in Indonesia are now asking for prayers after Muslim extremists attacked and burned down three churches in the province of Aceh, leaving one individual dead.
Hundreds of sexual abuse allegations in Fundamental Baptist churches, investigation finds
Hundreds of sexual abuse allegations have been found in Independent Fundamental Baptist churches spanning 40 states and Canada, according to a new report.
U.K. Churches Unite to Proclaim 'Christmas Starts with Christ'
Churches from all denominations are being invited for the first time to sponsor a national advertising campaign in the run up to Christmas.
Eyptian Military to Restore Burned Coptic Churches
The Egyptian military has reportedly begun rebuilding two churches destroyed in a fire set by radical Muslims earlier this month.
