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Christian News
Why the ‘Active Decline’ in US Church Attendance Is ‘Urgent,’ but Not Without Hope
“We are currently in the largest and fastest religious shift in the history of our country,” said Jim Davis, speaking on “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” last week. A study Davis and his colleague, Michael Graham, commissioned has found that 40 million adult Americans have stopped attending church.
Christian News
Former Worship Leader Heads Group From L.A.’s Skid Row in Emotional Performance on ‘America’s Got Talent’
An ensemble of singers consisting of previously unhoused individuals received a standing ovation—and four yes votes from judges—last week on “America’s Got Talent.” Eight members of the Freedom Singers performed a moving rendition of the Red Hot Chili Peppers song “Under the Bridge.”
Christian News
‘I’ve Never Experienced God Like That’—’The Chosen’ Actor Goes from Doubting God to Incredible Encounters
In "The Chosen," Nick Shakoour plays Zebedee, father to disciples James and John. The actor recently told of being transformed on the set of the series through a number of encounters with God.
Christian News
Jesus ‘Had Two Dads’—Church Recitation of ‘Sparkle Creed’ Draws Criticism
A clip of a church reciting the “Sparkle Creed,” a version of the Apostle’s Creed modified to emphasize LGBTQ+ inclusion, caused controversy this week, with some critics characterizing it as “absolute insanity.”
Podcast
Eric Geiger: Why Your Church Needs a Leadership Pipeline
Eric Geiger joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain why having a leadership pipeline will actually simplify the organization of your church and make it easier for you to develop leaders.
Christian News
Maryland Church, With $100,000 in Vandalism Damage, Continues in Faith
On June 8, the red-carpeted sanctuary of the historically Black church was turned into a debris-filled space.
Pastors
Not-So-Shiny, Not-So-Happy
The recent buzz about "Shiny Happy People," a docuseries about the Duggar family of TLC’s "19 & Counting," has taken over my social media feed. And with good reason.
Pastors
8 Ways To Maximize Bible Impact Upon Your Life
Willow Creek’s Reveal survey of several thousand churches revealed not a silver bullet, but the number one catalyst that believers said contributed most to their growth: Bible reading and reflection.
