By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Half of U.S. Protestant pastors say their churches are growing but some warning signs remain about their congregational future. U.S. Protestant churches are almost evenly split between those that have grown within the past two years and those that are plateaued or declining, according to an Exponential study by […]
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Analysis of recent data considers Southern Baptist churches and where evangelism and discipleship have been most effective.
Most Americans Skip Lent
Three in 4 Americans (74%) do not typically observe Lent, while 26% participate, statistically unchanged from 2016.
‘Deep Discipleship’ aims to bolster theological foundations within the local church
The “Deep Discipleship” curriculum offers an in-depth approach to discipleship that fosters both small group and individual Bible study on the essential foundations and doctrines of the Christian faith rooted and revealed in Scripture.
Protestant pastors bring attention to global Christian persecution
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