4 Ways Churches Can Help Alleviate the Addiction Crisis — Sam Rainer
Addiction is a problem that can be both public and hidden. There are those on the streets who are obviously suffering. Then there are others who go unnoticed, but just beneath the surface are spinning in chaos. Likely, the problem of addiction exists in your community, and it’s probably a bigger issue than you realize. How can a church help alleviate the addiction crisis that rages in our nation? Here are four ways.
Where Are the Actual ‘Christian Nations’? — Facts & Trends
A recent study from the Pew Research Center shows that American Christians aren’t necessarily the most committed to their faith when compared to believers across the globe. The study, which analyzed 84 countries with “sizable Christian populations,” found Christians in many African and Latin American countries tend to report significantly higher levels of religious commitment than their American counterparts.
10 Questions to Ask about Your Church Staff Meetings — Chuck Lawless
Here’s the scenario I challenge you to consider today. You and your church staff are having your regular weekly meeting. What’s different this week is that unbeknownst to you, a new believer and a long-term church member are watching and listening from another room. If that’s the case, consider these questions:
Misconceptions Pastors Have About Women and Discipleship — Jen Wilkin
In this short video, Jen Wilkin shares some misconceptions…
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