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The Financial Dilemma That Wound Up Helping US Churches Thrive
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (576+ words) (ANALYSIS) By many measures, Americans are growing less religious: Since 2007, for example, the percentage of people who pray daily has dropped, while the “unaffiliated” have grown to 29%. But those numbers can distract from just how much faith still matters in…...
Mullally’s Appointment As Archbishop Of Canterbury May Test Anglican Unity
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (412+ words) (ANALYSIS) The announcement that Bishop Sarah Mullally will become the next Archbishop of Canterbury marks an extraordinary milestone in the Church of England’s long and complex history — but also sets the stage for a challenging chapter ahead. Mullally, 63, will be…...
How A Church Turned Tragedy Into A Lasting Witness
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (597+ words) (ANALYSIS) No church expects this. It would be hard for me to believe that a church that truly seeks the Lord would even welcome this. But unfortunately, sometimes pastors pass away while actively serving a congregation. Roughly 20 years ago, a…...
What Happened To US Churches The Past 50 Years?
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (616+ words) (ANALYSIS) Lots. And no expert is better equipped to portray the turbulence than Washington University political scientist Ryan Burge. Drawing from extensive survey research and his own previous books and columns for Substack, he offers sweeping, statistics-rich, and notably bleak…...
Religious Liberty In The US Remains An Unfinished Promise
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (640+ words) (ANALYSIS) As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, old questions have returned about who belongs and whose religious practices are truly protected in the country. READ: What The Declaration Of Independence Says — And Doesn’t Say — About God…...
Escape Rooms Get Religion: Churches Turning Puzzles Into Faith Journeys
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (562+ words) LONDON — Move over history, crime and literature. Escape room themes featuring faith and the Bible are taking over. Churches and social groups are turning to this popular leisure activity and using it to challenge people to think about spirituality, life…...
‘Not Shrinking Everywhere’: What The Amish And Mennonites Can Teach Us About Church Growth
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (685+ words) (ANALYSIS) How does Christianity grow? This is a question that should be vital for Christians, especially since the Great Commission makes growing Christianity one of most important concerns. But do we really know? Sure, an industry of church growth, leadership…...
‘The Vanishing Church’ Makes The Case For Both Belief And Belonging
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (846+ words) (REVIEW) Two trends in America have dominated discussion on religion and politics for a long time: The decline of religion and rising political polarization. With American culture seemingly more extreme daily, and fewer people identifying with a religious tradition, everything…...
Attending Multiple Places Of Worship Becoming The Norm For Many Americans
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (541+ words) (ANALYSIS) Most U.S. adults who attend religious services attend multiple congregations, at least occasionally, according to our new research. As sociologists who research congregational life in the United States, we fielded a nationally representative survey in 2023. We asked over 2,000 adults across…...
First Female Archbishop Of Canterbury Sparks African Anglican Divide
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (501+ words) LAGOS, Nigeria — Mixed reactions have followed the recent appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. The 63-year-old was appointed on Oct. 3, and will succeed Justin Welby, who resigned last year over his failure to report serial child…...