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Church security groups step up as violent attacks are on the rise
Incidents of church violence are on the rise. About 1,050 people died in 2,361 incidents from 1999 to 2,000, “The…
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Cars stolen from churches in Leawood this month
Two cars were stolen from church parking lots in Leawood this month while the owners were in services. The first…
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What the unchurched think of the local church
Many Americans who don’t attend church nevertheless have had connections to a local church in the past. More than six…
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Majority of congregations are in excellent or good financial health
More than six in 10 religious leaders report that their congregation is in excellent or good financial health, according to…
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Christians more likely to use AI in their work
Christians are more likely than non-Christians to use artificial intelligence in their work, a new survey from the Barna Group…
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Seven church trends to watch for
Church leaders will have their hands full keeping their congregations on track while navigating unexpected twists and turns in the…
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United Methodist congregations leaving denomination tops 7,000
More than 7,000 congregations now have left the United Methodist Church because of the denomination’s positions on sexuality issues. More…
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Churchgoers and leaders find value in ministries serving women
Ministry leaders and women churchgoers believe ministry to women is working in their congregations, but both feel there’s room for…
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Church Mental Health Summit will offer free online resources to leaders
The pandemic exposed the mental health challenges that churches face. A free online summit on October 10, which is World…
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Pastors should avoid this during sermons
Kids do say the darndest things, and with decades of pulpit experience, the Rev. Joe McKeever has learned that these…
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