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Suffering From 'Sunday School Syndrome' |
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 With surveys showing that more American Christians are becoming biblically illiterate, many proponents of the Sunday school model have argued for a churchwide return to weekly Bible classes—especially for children and youth. Yet a new study by Ken Ham, founder of apologetics ministry Answers in Genesis, indicates that Sunday school may actually lead teens to abandon church.
After surveying more than 1,000 twentysomethings on multiple occasions, Ham and American Research Group... Read more
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Lighting a Candle in Los Angeles |
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QUOTE: "My generation of ministers does not tire easily. Our concern is that many of the gospels being preached today are designed for the ear, not the human condition. Our goal is to share our knowledge and experience to help the next generation of African-American church leaders confront today's challenges... Read more
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Expansion ≠ Growth? |
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It's been known for years, but a recent survey of 1,000 Protestant pastors now confirms that expanding your church's ministry doesn't always mean you'll draw more people in the long-run.
According to the Cornerstone Knowledge Network study, churches that added an extra worship service or venue on their existing site saw the greatest spike in weekly attendance over a five-year period, followed by those churches who built a new ministry space on their current campus. Interestingly enough, when pastors were asked which means of expansion led to growth, only one in four pastor strongly agreed that building additional space directly equates to increased attendance.... Read more
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Leadership Culture |
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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
| By Nancy Ortberg
How to deal with those essential "adjustments."
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Children's Ministry |
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Pop! Sizzle! Boom!
| By Dienna Goscha
Connecting kids (and communities) to Jesus with … science!
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Communication |
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8 Tips for Good (Print) Communication
| By Brad Abare
Not everything has to be done online these days.
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Innovation |
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The Surfer Church
| By Paul Wahl
Bibles and the beach fit perfectly together for this coastal congregation.
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