Just as we received more bad news about church health in America, the analysts have found a positive spin. The Association of Religion Data Archives …

They left church behind. Now they outnumber those who’ve stayed. Why have they turned their backs on a community of believers? What is it about …

It’s that time of year. Time to take an honest look at your health and body. Time to resolve to make some changes. It may …

“I got nothing out of that service,” John told me after church. “Why do you go to church?” I asked. “I go because I want …

Is the American church fading away? Will the losses in membership and attendance lead to a marginalized church presence such as that in present-day Europe? …

The pastor’s email was stunning. “I have recently been sick and in the hospital. During the stay, I was notified via text that my services …

Bear with me as I fantasize. About Sunday morning. At church. The worship leader begins the service with: “Everybody please be seated. I don’t know …

I’ve been talking with leaders of once-sizable churches. Every week they face the painful picture of a shrinking flock amongst the sea of empty seats. …

Maybe it’s time to mothball two of the church’s favorite terms: evangelism and discipleship. The current meaning of these terms has deteriorated into something far …

This summer’s big regional youth conference has been cancelled. Because of tunes. The leader of the denominational office notified all the churches in the region …