(Lifeway Research) Ed Litton’s congregation needed a wake-up call. So, one Sunday night, he rounded up everyone age 50 and over and told them, “We’re gonna die.” In this case, he wasn’t talking about individuals, but the church. Sure, they were in Mobile, Ala., in the heart of the Bible Belt. But without intentional efforts to reach younger generations, the church would age … [Read more...] about The Vanishing Bible Belt: The Secrets Southern Churches Must Learn to Stay Healthy
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LGBTQ-Affirming Cathedral Defends Decision to Invite Max Lucado to Preach
(ChurchLeaders) The dean of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C. has come under fire for inviting author and pastor Max Lucado, who does not support same-sex marriage, to speak at the LGBTQ-affirming church. Dean Randy Hollerith has defended his decision to allow Lucado to deliver a message at the church on Sunday, Feb. 7. “We have to come out of our … [Read more...] about LGBTQ-Affirming Cathedral Defends Decision to Invite Max Lucado to Preach
SCOTUS Delivers Another Church Win, This Time for California
(ChurchLeaders) Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling late Friday, California issued new guidelines for indoor church services, and many congregations immediately resumed in-person worship. The high court ruled 6-3 in favor of religious rights, granting the emergency request of two churches that have been fighting pandemic-related restrictions set by Gov. Gavin … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Delivers Another Church Win, This Time for California
Vaccine Evangelists: Black Pastors Offer Education, Space, Even Their Own Arms to Fight COVID
(ChurchLeaders) Distrust is one factor hampering the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. That’s why health officials are turning to church leaders for assistance, especially in Black and minority communities. Although African Americans are disproportionately affected by the coronavirus, that population also faces historical and logistical obstacles to getting immunized. So Black … [Read more...] about Vaccine Evangelists: Black Pastors Offer Education, Space, Even Their Own Arms to Fight COVID
Pentecostal Snake Handlers Now Calling on Jesus and Doctors After High Profile Death
(The Christian Post) Seven years after snake-handling Pastor Jamie Coots of National Geographic's popular "Snake Salvation" TV show died after he was bit by one of his snakes during a church service, his community of Appalachian Pentecostal snake-handlers are now looking to Jesus and doctors for help with venomous snake bites. Coots, who starred alongside Pastor Andrew … [Read more...] about Pentecostal Snake Handlers Now Calling on Jesus and Doctors After High Profile Death