March 31, 2009
Rising Above the Storm to Meet Needs
When times are tough, where do people go for help? According to a recent poll of 1,000 Protestant pastors, the answer is nothing new: The majority of those in need—both Christians and nonbelievers—are turning to the church for some assistance.
LifeWay Research found that almost two-thirds of all pastors say they've seen an increase in people outside their church asking for help. In addition, 31 percent of pastors have experienced a similar surge among those within their congregations.
New Faces Seeking Help
QUOTE: "We're going through money a lot faster in terms of helping people with utility bills and shut-offs, and we're seeing people we have never seen before seek help. I spend more time on counseling now. The difference I see ...
Believing in a Nonbelieving Generation
Defying their reputation as an increasingly "godless" generation, non-churchgoing 20-somethings are more likely to adhere to core Christian beliefs than those 30 years and older who do not attend church.
According to a new study of 1,400 unchurched respondents conducted by LifeWay Research, 20-somethings are more likely than the 30-plus crowd to believe in the God of the Bible, the resurrection of Jesus and the uniqueness of the Christian God.
End of an Atlanta Era
Former Atlanta megachurch pastor Earl Paulk Jr., who helped popularize "kingdom now" theology but was plagued for decades by sexual scandal, died early Sunday morning after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 81.
Fargo Floods Offer Opportunity for Area Churches
Christians in North Dakota say they are getting the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the midst of what may be the worst flooding in the Fargo area in more than 100 years.
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