A recent Christianity Today article reported on data from the 2020 Religion Census. According to the report, every Protestant denomination has declined while those congregations claiming to be non-denominational gained millions of people. Thom and Sam discuss their thoughts on this report and what it may mean for the future of churches affiliated with Protestant denominations. 

Christianity Today article referenced in this podcast: https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/august/nondenominational-growth-mainline-protestant-decline-survey.html

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We hear more frequently from pastors whose spouses feel strongly that they want to leave the church. These pastors ask us the tough question, “What do I do?” Sam and Thom respond to the question in this podcast.

FOMO. Influencers. Instagram. TikTok. YouTube.

This new year, help parents have the tough conversations about social media. Equip the parents of teens in your ministry to join the conversation on what it means to navigate modern teen culture through social media platforms and to interact with both Christians and non-Christians in a way that is reflective of the gospel.

Grab a copy at your favorite bookstore of Axis’ updated Parent Guides to Social Media and equip parents to cultivate lifelong conversations with their teens!

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All churches have leadership challenges, regardless of size. Small churches are not easier to lead than large churches. Large churches are not easier to grow than small churches. But they are different. When pastors move from one size of church to another, they have to adapt. 

FOMO. Influencers. Instagram. TikTok. YouTube.

This new year, help parents have the tough conversations about social media. Equip the parents of teens in your ministry to join the conversation on what it means to navigate modern teen culture through social media platforms and to interact with both Christians and non-Christians in a way that is reflective of the gospel.

Grab a copy at your favorite bookstore of Axis’ updated Parent Guides to Social Media and equip parents to cultivate lifelong conversations with their teens!

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Thom looks at new data from Lifeway Research that powerfully depicts the changing landscape of American congregations, particularly in terms of size. In part 2, he looks at the implications of this surprising new data.

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Thom looks at new data from Lifeway Research that powerfully depicts the changing landscape of American congregations, particularly in terms of size. In part 1, he tries to grasp the meaning of these new categories.

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Jacki C. King is a respected and popular Bible teacher, conference speaker, and ministry leader. She has a passion for seeing women fall in love with Jesus and His Word while challenging them to be on mission in their homes, workplaces, and communities. Jacki is a native Texan who now lives in Central Arkansas with her husband Josh, who is a Lead Pastor, along with their three boys. Jacki holds a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and Ministry to Women from Criswell College and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Church Answers is blessed to have more women become a part of the community. Some of these women are directly involved in the women’s ministry in the congregation. In an interview with Jacki King, director of women’s discipleship, Thom explores the changing world of this ministry.

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