American megachurches have one obvious commonality: They’re mega. But that’s not all that unites these sometimes disparate congregations.
According to analysis by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research, megachurches in the U.S. have several traits in common.
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5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Small Group Summer Slump
Almost every church and Bible study group will experience a slight downturn in attendance between Memorial Day and back-to-school time in August.
Whether your Bible study group meets year-round or takes the summer off, here are five ways to make the most of the summer slumps.
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Where Are All the Megachurches?
Protestant megachurches have increased from 600 at the turn of the century to more than 1,600 today. And the South has almost as many as the rest of the U.S. combined.
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10 Surprising Reasons to Pray for Your Pastor
People who pray for their pastors usually say they ask the Lord to bless sermon preparation—and for good reason. The Sunday sermon is the best opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of the most people.
Yet there are many other reasons to intercede on behalf of the shepherds of the Lord’s congregation.
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6 Ways to Honor Mom All Year Long
Most of us have more than one mom in our lives to honor. Romans 12:10 says we should love another deeply and even “outdo one another in showing honor.” So here are six ways we can honor the mothers in our lives all year long.
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5 Reasons the 11:00 AM Worship Service is Disappearing
No one knows the specific reason most churches offered an 11:00 AM service on Sunday for decades. But that trend is changing. So Thom Rainer asked several church leaders why they discontinued their 11:00 AM worship service in their churches.
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