Recent federal investigations have sparked renewed discussions about institutional safeguards, regardless of congregation size. But some are challenging the notion that church size contributes to the problem. The Hartford Institute for Religious ...
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Media consultant and filmmaker Phil Cooke, who holds a doctorate in theology and comes from a pastoral family, has identified five critical church practices that may be undermining pastoral effectiveness in modern ...
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Protestant churches are seeing rapid technology growth, marking a transformative shift in ministry operations. “The rapid development and expansive availability of digital tools can make it overwhelming for leaders to know which ...
Read More »Notable Christian Leaders Who Departed in 2024
The year 2024 marked the passing of numerous influential Christian leaders who shaped modern religious thought and practice across denominational lines. From ministry, church, entertainment to business, their collective impact on global ...
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A new survey of 15,278 religious congregations across the United States confirms trends sociologists have documented for several decades: Congregational life across the country is shrinking. The most recent round of the ...
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