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Worship is at the heart of congregational life, and studies show that the quality of the worship experience is a crucial factor in attracting and retaining faith community members. Insights Into Religion works with organizations around the country to find and provide the best information, worship...
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In moving traditional churches to embrace new forms of worship, experts say start small and be sure to communicate.
Knowing that many of our visitors are in the midst of Advent and Christmas season worship planning, we searched our affiliate group sites for great resources and articles to help stimulate creative thinking and generate fresh Advent and Christmas worship ideas.
The number of Americans with no religious affiliation continues to rise. Fewer young people are going to church. And the effects of recession have placed greater burdens on religious institutions in a time of shrinking resources.
The abundance of resources available on the Web requires a new level of discipline. After nearly 30 years in the ministry, the Rev. G. Lee Ramsey Jr. knows writing sermons week after week isn’t easy. It’s not so much writers’ block, he says. The hard part is creating a focused sermon that gives the congregation something to chew on.
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