Morning Roundup 05/23/13: Nones Rising in Canada; Churches in NYC; Social...
Some interesting data on Canada, though I am still struck by the fact that much of this shift is from nominal Christians to those with no religious identification. For example, the percentage of...
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My Article in USAToday: "We Still Cry Out to God When Tragedy Strikes"
I'm often struck by just how secular many people perceive the United States to be, even though statistics point a different direction. If you go around the world, people see us as very religious-- and...
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New Research: Many Churchgoers Not Open about Their Faith
We just released some new data as part of our Transformational Discipleship research. From the release: According to the survey, 66 percent of American churchgoers agree Christians should seek out...
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Weekly Wrap & Church Signs of the Week: Spelling, Friends, and The Fonz
Earlier this week at EdStetzer.com My Article in USAToday: "We Still Cry Out to God When Tragedy Strikes" The Next Church Planting Leadership Fellowship: African American and Urban Planting Why Cities...
View ArticleMorning Roundup 05/27/13: Oklahoma Tornadoes; No New Methodist Pastors over...
Dave writes an article for Huffington Post about God and tornadoes. Oklahoma tornadoes: Where was God? -- Dave Sterrett So, are natural disasters evidence against God's existence or his care for...
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Memorial Day: Bought With a Price
If you've been following along with me on Twitter this weekend, you're well aware that I am in the midst of an extended family reunion in Florida with my (very loud, Irish extended family). And while...
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Morning Roundup 05/28/13: Responding to Graffiti; Cooperative vs. Autonomous...
I thought this was pretty awesome... Responding to Graffiti with Consideration -- Episcopal Cafe Grace Episcopal Church in Randolph, NY found scrawled graffiti on the side of its church: "can I still...
View ArticleThe Exchange with Lecrae
Christian hip-hop has seen robust growth over the past few years. And the clear leader of the movement is Lecrae. Today, we hear from Lecrae about the role of hip-hop, Christian labels, and being...
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Church Music Conflicts: Have We Really Always Done It "That Way"?
As I mentioned in The Exchange episode with Lecrae, here's the historic details I ran through near the opening of the show. Music can be one of the most controversial issues in the body of Christ. Each...
View ArticleMorning Roundup 05/29/13: 600,000 New US Christians Every Year; When You've...
Immigration will continue to have an effect on churches in America. But will churches have an effect on immigrants? The latest research shows than more than half a million self-identified Christians...
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Rhythms of Grace: An Interview with Mike Cosper
It's interesting how things happen here on the blog. I've had this interview with Mike Cosper scheduled for weeks, and it just happened land on the same week as The Exchange episode with Lecrae and my...
View ArticleMorning Roundup 05/30/13: Texts vs. Autographs; On Mission in the City;...
For those who ask about the reliability of manuscripts and the authority we place in them, even though we do not have the originals, here's a helpful analysis. The Difference Between Original...
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Research: Americans Turn to God & Generosity after Natural Disasters
Disasters, particularly natural disasters, perplex all of us. While some call them 'acts of God,' others question why a good and loving God would do such a thing. The fact is, God does not give us all...
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Weekly Wrap & Church Signs of the Week: Jesus
Earlier this week at EdStetzer.com Research: Americans Turn to God & Generosity after Natural Disasters Rhythms of Grace: An Interview with Mike Cosper Church Music Conflicts: Have We Really Always...
View ArticleThis Blog has Moved to Christianity Today
See the first post, "A New Blog Name and a New Blog Home at @CTmagazine," at this link. This page will change to a new format in a couple of days-- a home page for different resources. Blog subscribers...
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