Is the Church Today in Exile?
Exile is terrifying and confusing. Loss of identity. Who am I now? Loss of power and influence. Loss of place and routine. All the familiar landmarks gone.
Americans Have Positive Views About Religion’s Role in Society, but Want It Out of Politics
A large majority of Americans feel that religion is losing influence in public life, according to a 2019 Pew Research Center survey. While some say this is a good thing, many more view it as a negative development, reflecting the broad tendency of Americans to
North American Baptists Consider Christianity and Culture
(WW) During the annual gathering of the North American Baptist Fellowship in Falls Church, Virginia, in October, Baptist leaders from multiple denominations in Canada and the United States discussed how Christians can engage effectively and prophetically in culture today.
Churches Taking Bold Steps to Serve Small Congregations
Rather than abandon small and often rural churches, religious denominations are embracing creative solutions.
The Funeral as We Know It Is Becoming a Relic — Just in Time for a Death Boom
Death is a given, but not the time-honored rituals. An increasingly secular, nomadic and casual America is shredding the rules about how to commemorate death.
Why More Couples Are Getting Married by a Friend
Many couples are forgoing religious norms and traditional vows for wedding ceremonies they feel are more individualized, more intimate, and maybe even more fun.
Revisiting Jimmy Carter’s Truth-Telling Sermon to Americans
(The Conversation) — Nearly 40 years ago, on July 15, 1979, President Jimmy Carter went on national television to share with millions of Americans his diagnosis
What Does a Successful Church Look Like in 2017?
Do we measure the success of our churches by the number of people present each Sunday, the square footage of our buildings, the number of degrees
Can Churches Make a Difference for College Students?
Irv Cockriel is sounding the alarm for any who will listen. The retired college educator now works to educate his fellow Baptists on the importance of
Kingdom culture develops when Christians live out their faith in God
Each Christmas is a renewed call to embrace God’s kingdom and to seek to do God’s will “on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10).
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