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 07 Mar 2008 | Fluid church habits put new spin on the numbers |
| | Research by demographer George Barna shows that the habits of church-going adults are rapidly changing, encompassing more than one form of faith community. Research by demographer George Barna shows that the habits of church-going adults are rapidly changing, encompassing more than one form of faith community. |
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| 11 Jan 2008 | Reaching America's fastest growing population |
| | America's rising Hispanic population may be linked to the rise in believers who identify as Pentecostal and charismatic. More Latinos also offer a new outreach opportunity for churches intent on serving their communities. |
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| 08 Jan 2008 | BOOK REVIEW: 'Renew Your Congregation' |
| | With some 80 percent of America’s churches plateaued or declining, pastors are searching for answers to rekindling excitement within congregations. In this easy-to-read and sometimes amusing book, a veteran Disciples of Christ minister shares some of the insights he gained from turning around a declining church. |
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| 18 Dec 2007 | Assessing church changes: Year in review and looking ahead |
| | The end of a year and the beginning of the next signals a time for reflection and goal-setting for church leaders and consultants. Church Central offers a variety of tools to assess church health, effective change, and successful ministries. |
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| 11 Dec 2007 | Seven ways to keep Christmas guests |
| | Not only is Christmas the most wonderful time of the year, it is the most widely attended season for churches. Dr. Chuck Lawless offers church leaders and consultants seven great ideas for welcoming and keeping visitors who venture in during the holidays. |
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| 20 Nov 2007 | Christmas booklist: Bring the joy of church health |
| | Nine great books from 2007 that offer philosophical and practical advice for church leaders and consultants. |
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| 16 Nov 2007 | Avoid worship wars by preparing and teaching people how to praise |
| | Church consultant Debbie Rendall relates how church leaders can mitigate conflict over worship by educating congregation members on worship, by providing the right mixture of music, and by creating the right environment. |
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| 07 Nov 2007 | 5 types of Christians: Study shows 3 types as unchurched |
| | Churches interested in reaching unchurched people may find themselves opening their doors to believers of various types. New research shows varying degrees of faith and action among American Christians, most of whom don't attend church. |
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| 11 Oct 2007 | Church worship draws more teens than faith online |
| | More American teenagers are drawn to attend church worship services than are interested in finding a faith experience online, according to the latest Barna research. |
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| 09 Oct 2007 | When is a church consultant worth the money? |
| | Church leaders often agonize over the expense of hiring a church consultant. Consultant Debbie Rendall wonders if they also agonize over the people their church is not reaching because it is no longer growing. She recommends leaders do their research and hire a consultant who can help reignite the church's ministry. |
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