By Aaron Earls Protestant churchgoers say they can walk with God just fine by themselves, but they also say they need other believers to help them do it. A Lifeway Research survey sponsored by the Center for Church Revitalization at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary finds majorities of those who attend U.S. Protestant or non-denominational churches at least … [Read more...]
Almost a quarter of American families have turned to church food pantries for help
By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As the holidays approach, food pantries across the country will collect donations to help those in need. Chances are some of the folks who donate also know what it’s like to go to bed hungry. Nearly one in four Americans (22 percent) say their family has turned to a church-run food pantry in the past for help, according to a new … [Read more...]