By Aaron Earls Almost 8 in 10 online American adults use Facebook. Now the social media giant has made it easier for church leaders to keep in contact with their congregants through Facebook Live. Previously, the live streaming service was available only when using the Facebook app on a mobile device. Now Facebook has added […]
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6 Important Insights About Bible Belt Christianity
I have the privilege of pastoring Wilkesboro Baptist Church, in Wilkesboro, NC. We are a church in the middle of the Bible belt—a moniker for the region of the South where churches dot the landscape as frequently as convenient stores. Bible Belt Christianity certainly offers a unique set of ministry challenges. Some would contend that […]
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The Extent of the Atonement, by David L. Allen, book review
As pastors, we are still students, as a student of theology this book will broaden your understanding of the perspectives on the atonement historically, biblically and theologically.
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Divorce Rate Doubles Among Older Adults
Churches working to strengthen marriages in their congregation shouldn’t focus solely on young couples, as divorce among those 50 and older has more than doubled.
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Nine Common Tensions Pastors Face
These tensions are not between a good choice and a bad choice. They are between two good choices where one will be sacrificed for the other.
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Americans’ Perception of Pastors Is a Mixed Bag
In general, Americans are split on their attitudes toward pastors. Almost 3 in 10 have a negative opinion, but 24 percent say they have a very positive opinion of pastors.
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