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7 trends for churches in 2020
As we head into 2020, I see seven major trends developing. They are likely to change the landscape of churches in the next few years.
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.
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.
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.
Wake Up Call: Copper Thieves Cost Churches Millions
Churches in the United States have lost tens of millions of dollars to copper thieves, and stand to lose even more money if security measures aren’t put in place, the Christian Security Network (CSN) reports.
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.
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.
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.
Churches and political power: Beware the whales
Like the whale that swallowed Jonah, a great gullet awaits churches that venture far into the dark deeps of politics. Despite the danger, churches and their leaders must venture into those perilous waters as surely as Jonah needed to wind up on the coastlands of Nineveh.
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.
Gay Marriage OK in Denmark Churches
Denmark will allow gay couples to be married in churches starting this February, according to reports.
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.
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.
