By Marissa Postell NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Although Americans need to have productive conversations regarding challenges in our society, there is no consensus on who is in the best position to generate healthy conversations around these issues. According to a study from Lifeway Research, fewer than 1 in 5 (18%) Americans say their elected president is in the best position to … [Read more...]
Black church conference encourages faith of attendees
By Aaron Earls RIDGECREST, N.C. — Church leaders from across the country gathered to encourage one another through hardships they’ve endured and challenge each other to continue in ministry, during the Black Church Leadership and Family Conference on July 18-22, 2022, at Ridgecrest Conference Center in North Carolina. The theme “Faith Tested!” comes from James 1:2-3 and … [Read more...]
Ronni Kurtz shows theology’s accessibility in new book, ‘Fruitful Theology’
By Marissa Postell NASHVILLE, Tenn. - What do you picture when you think of a holy person? Do you think of unsmiling faces or high-achieving intellectuals? Do you associate closeness with God and greater knowledge of the things of God with dour people in pews or lofty sounding conversations? In his new book, “Fruitful Theology: How the Life of the Mind Leads to the … [Read more...]
Most pastors know of deconstruction, fewer see it in their pews
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For some pastors, the only construction projects they worry about are building renovations, but others say they’re facing churchgoers who are tearing down aspects of their faith. A Lifeway Research study of U.S. Protestant pastors finds almost 3 in 4 (73%) are familiar with the concept of deconstruction, and more than a quarter (27%) of … [Read more...]
What your church needs to know about spiritual gifts
By Aaron Wilson From the Enneagram to what-character-are-you quizzes on social media, many people desire to understand themselves and the roles they play in their communities. Yet, as fascinated as people are with knowing their inner workings, many pastors are concerned church members feel indifferent about using their spiritual gifts to serve others. A recent study from … [Read more...]
