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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15 Ways to Beat the Summer Slump
Vacations and relaxations can wreak havoc on summer church attendance, but leaders who simply hang on until September are missing out.
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Study: Theology Matters for Growing Churches
According to a study of Canadian churches, those that adhere to conservative theology are more likely to grow than those that do not.
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America’s Complicated Religious Landscape
One reason it’s difficult to get religion in America: The religious landscape changes dramatically, depending on where you live, according to the Public Religion Research Institute.
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5 Things to Remember about the Unchurched
What do the unchurched think about church? Here are five thoughts to keep in mind when trying to reach those outside your congregation.
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The Surprising Reason Most People Choose a Church
Most say sermons are the primary reason they choose a congregation, and not just any sermons but sermons focused on the Bible.
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