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  Opportunities Exist, Says American Bible Society Can American churches reach Nones, Nominals and Casuals— that is, people who have limited to no interaction with God and church? The American Bible Society, which conducts ongoing research on Americans’ engagement with Christ and the Bible, believes the church can reach many of them. The organization’s belief…

The Apostle Paul encourages Christians to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). How can believers “pray without ceasing” while still carrying on a “normal” life? Can technology help? How are individuals and churches using technology to help increase and improve prayer? What types of apps and websites are available, and what features do they offer?…

"Earthrise" is an iconic image that underscores the vastness of space, the loneliness of the cosmos and the fragility of our home planet. Astronaut William Anders took the photo while orbiting the moon as part of Apollo 8's mission in 1968. (Photo courtesy of NASA).
Ways Environmental Evangelicals Are Making a Difference… The biblical creation story says God created the heavens and the earth and all living things in six days and then gave humans responsibility for protecting our earthly home. Christians are divided over whether the story is literally true or not, but there is one issue some believe…

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America’s youngest adults – known as Gen Z – are struggling with fear, anxiety, poor self-esteem and lack of peer support. People ages 18-27 years old grapple with these issues more than older generations, according to new State of the Bible research. However the new findings also show that engagement with the Bible greatly reduces anxiety…

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Some people look at the world and see God everywhere. Others see the same world and find no trace of a creator. People on both sides of the debate can hold strong beliefs about the existence of God. So, what reasons might an atheist have to follow a path from atheism to Christianity? Three former…

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A recent study, part of Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations (EPIC), reaffirmed the emotional benefits of regular religious worship. Who knew? Everyone who makes worship a regular part of their lives! See You Sunday? The study, entitled “See You Sunday?,” was recently published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion.  (An overview…

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Church attendance and membership in the U.S. are declining at an alarming rate, which raises as obvious question: Why? To find answers, the American Bible Society recently commissioned a survey of American adults that looked at how Americans feel about church, temple or other faith communities. And several words stood out in their responses: believing, belonging…

The Baptist Vocational Training Centrr re-integrates liberated Trokosi slaves into society by training them in sewing, dressmaking, hair dressing, kente weaving, catering, and knitting. As of 2007, the Centre has graduated over 50 students. Trokoski, or religious servitude, is the practice of giving young virgin girls as slaves to serve fetish priests a shrines. It is believed that the girls' service can atone for another's sins and appease angry gods.
One million dollars can go a long way. It can buy a beautiful home, cover the cost of lavish vacations and allow people to dress beautifully and live quite comfortably. But it also can be used for greater good. In loving hands, it can support Christian missions that help people in desperate need. And that’s…

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As U.S. congregations navigate the post-pandemic landscape, a new report reveals a surprising twist: while income levels have risen, inflation has outpaced those gains, leaving many churches financially vulnerable despite an overall sense of improved fiscal health. The Hartford Institute for Religion Research authored report, “Finances and Faith: A Look at Financial Health among Congregations in…

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Two thousand years ago, Christ told His followers, “Go ye therefore and make disciples of all nations….” Christians did so then, and they do so now. One group of modern disciples is Ensemble 2024. These Christians’ efforts coincide with the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris. But the leaders of Ensemble 2024 don’t want the work…
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