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FEMA's Ugly Superstorm Sandy Policy: No Churches Allowed
It is stunning how policies in a country so blessed by God can turn into programs that severely undermine the good work done in God's name. This latest federal case is so insidious that it takes your breath away.
Top 25 Multiplying Churches in America
Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York was ranked the number one multiplying church in America.
Chinese Churches Co-Opted by Government
The government of Chinese president Xi Jinping focused heavily on forcing Christianity in the country to conform to the Communist Party's agenda, according to a major report on religious persecution.
15 Trends for Churches in 2015 (Part 2)
These final eight trends are those I consider to be of greatest magnitude for their potential impact on churches: The beginnings of prayer movement in our churches. The tipping point for small groups.
Are Virtual Churches the Future?
Virtual reality, which can easily allow churches to have global presence and foster diversity and inclusiveness, is far more enabling than live-streaming, which numerous megachurches are currently using to conduct multi-site worship services.
15 Trends for Churches for 2015, Part 1
Some of my trends are called "tipping points." In simple terms, a tipping point here means that something has changed in our churches to the point that it appears to be permanent. With that in mind, I present to you my 15 trends for 2015: The tipping point of churches eliminating Sunday evening worship services. Continued flow of people from smaller churches to larger churches.
The hidden reason churches nail worship
The hidden reason churches nail worship is right there in plain sight.
9 Very Hopeful Signs for American Churches
I remain an obnoxious optimist about the future of American congregations. No, I don't have my head in the sand.
Jihad, Islamic Extremism Rising Against Indonesian Churches
The Gatestone Institute released a report stating that violent jihad and Islamic extremism continues rising against Christian Churches in Indonesia.
Study: VBS Remains a Popular Summertime Activity With Churches
Two-thirds (68 percent) of churches in America put on a vacation Bible school (VBS) last summer, according to a new Barna Group study, and it appears the summertime event for children will continue to be popular with churches in the years to come.
10 realities for regathering churches
Though we don’t have a precise picture of what churches will look like two years from now, we are at least getting some early indicators as the congregations regather.
6 Traits of Preacher Eater Churches
Preacher eater churches? I had never heard the term until I became a pastor.
Churches in Europe Advised on Peaceful Living with Muslims
There is much that the church in Europe can learn from Middle East churches about how to live side by side with Muslims, the general secretary of the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe said.
Outreach 100: Largest and Fastest-Growing Churches in America
For the first time since Outreach magazine has compiled its annual report of the largest churches in America, all 100 churches were listed with 7,000 weekend attendants or higher.
Churches Tread Lightly with Super Bowl Viewing Parties
As the New Orleans Saints get ready to battle it out with the Indianapolis Colts this weekend, churches are being cautious with their Super Bowl viewing parties to avoid copyright infringement.
