America has a literacy problem. Almost 14 percent of the adult population cannot read. But illiteracy isn’t just a problem in secular society. A far worse kind of illiteracy affects the church: Biblical illiteracy.
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5 Surprising Aspects of Spiritually Healthy Churches
Most American churches say things have been going well and should continue that way, but churches with certain traits are more likely to say they are in an excellent position.
Among the 30 percent of American churches that say they are thriving, five factors show up more frequently than in other churches.
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6 Traits Most Megachurches Share
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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