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‘Not Shrinking Everywhere’: What The Amish And Mennonites Can Teach Us About Church Growth
1+ mon, 1+ 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
1+ mon, 2+ 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…...
What Happened To US Churches The Past 50 Years?
1+ mon, 3+ 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…...
Anglican Bishop Who Called Abuse Probe ‘A Witch Hunt’ Starts New Denomination
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (889+ words) An Anglican bishop who called an investigation into his alleged abuse of power "a witch hunt" announced the formation of a new denomination on Christmas eve: The Anglican Reformed Catholic Church. "We seek to provide a stable church home," the…...
World Anglicanism Nears A Historic Breaking Point
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (288+ words) (ANALYSIS) The 2025 Story of the Year in religion is obviously the surprise May 8 election of the first Pope from the United States, Leo XIV. The second-place story,less publicized but important, is the Oct. 16 proclamation of a planned split among the…...
‘Accept Each Other Regardless Of Differences’: Christian Leaders Tackle Division
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (707+ words) The confab brought together leaders from across Christian traditions " including Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant churches " and underscored both the enduring hope for reconciliation, along with the deep divisions that still fracture the global church. Just the sixth Faith and Order…...
Anglican Church Archbishop Wood Accused Of Misconduct
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1162+ words) The Anglican Church in North America, formed after a conservative break with the Episcopal Church over gay clergy and the authority of Scripture, today confronts a dual crisis at the top. Allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power have…...
Why The Anglican Schism Is About More Than Women And LGBTQ Issues
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (746+ words) Religion Unplugged believes in a diversity of well-reasoned and well-researched opinions. This piece reflects the views of the author and does not necessarily represent those of Religion Unplugged, its staff and contributors. This narrative is not only wrong; it's an…...
First Female Archbishop Of Canterbury Sparks African Anglican Divide
4+ mon, 2+ 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…...
Mullally’s Appointment As Archbishop Of Canterbury May Test Anglican Unity
5+ mon, 1+ day 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…...