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5 reasons why nondenominational churches are growing
While we continue to see reports of denominational decline in America, we see fewer reports of the growth of non-denominational churches. It is actually an amazing story.
Do We Really Need More Churches Planted in America?
Right now there are over 300,000 Protestant churches in America. Think about it this way: there are just over 10,000 Starbucks and well over 300,000 churches! So Starbucks can saturate the United States with caffeinated drinks but almost 30x's more churches can't saturate the United States with the Living Water. Seriously?
Arizona Bills Seek to Expand Tax Exemptions for Churches
The Arizona Legislature is considering two bills that would expand tax exemptions for churches and religious organizations. The measures, being backed by a Christian group, have passed the state House, and are now under consideration by the state Senate.
Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Give Up on Established Churches
If you truly believe that established churches have no hope, there is no reason to read this post. I am not, however, among those pessimists. I am an obnoxious optimist about our churches.
Nine Characteristics of Happy Churches
"Happy" is a nebulous term. It is usually understood better than defined. So I know I am taking a risk when I used such a subjective word. Please allow me to explain. For almost twenty years, I served as a consultant to churches in the United States and Canada. After working with hundreds of churches, I saw several patterns develop.
Churches and Non Profits Receive Discounted Mobile Phone Apps
ROAR, one of the top phone application development firms for churches, is now releasing their own application building CMS to help churches and nonprofits afford their own iPhone and Android apps at an affordable cost.
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.
Study: Social Media Use by Pastors, Churches Spikes
A new study reveals the number of pastors and churches engaged in the use of Twitter and Facebook has significantly spiked in less than two years.
Top 25 Multiplying Churches in America
Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York was ranked the number one multiplying church in America.
Hawaii Court Dismisses Atheists' Lawsuit Against Two Churches
A Hawaii court has dismissed two churches from a lawsuit that atheists brought against five congregations in the Aloha State accusing them of defrauding the government. The atheists failed to produce evidence.
American churches are at a tipping point
If current trajectories continue, American churches will pass a tipping point. Our congregations will begin a likely unstoppable path toward decline that will rival many European churches of the past century. If there is not a significant movement of revitalization, there will be an accelerated rate of decline and death.
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.
16 Trends in American Churches in 2016 (Part 2)
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.
Mainline Churches Desire Change in Ethnic Makeup
Some of the country's largest mainline denominations are stepping up efforts to fight membership decline, partly by diversifying their predominantly white churches.
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.
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.
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.
Americans Pass Economic Woes to Churches
Americans are adjusting their expenditures and cutting back wherever possible to adapt to the economic downturn, which includes for many people reducing donations to churches, according to a new survey.
