Friday’s Catch: ‘Women in US remain more religious than men, even as Gen Z trend flips’ And More
Women in US remain more religious than men, even as Gen Z trend flips
American women remain more likely to be religious than men, according to Pew Research Center’s Religious Landscape Study. The study aligns with other research on gender and religion: Women have consistently been found more likely to be religious than men, in America and many other countries.
Related: Bible engagement rises among younger men, surprising researchers at American Bible Society
Episcopal Church raises alarm at GOP fiscal plan’s potential to harm low-income Americans
With congregational Republicans and President Donald Trump now poised to enact a fiscal plan offering tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the wealthy while slashing spending on safety net programs that benefit the most vulnerable Americans, the church’s Office of Government Relations has issued action alerts on some key provisions of the legislation.
Supreme Court tie vote dooms taxpayer funded Catholic charter school in Oklahoma
The outcome keeps in place an Oklahoma court decision that invalidated a vote by a state charter school board to approve the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, which would have been the nation’s first religious charter school.
Related: Split Supreme Court won’t allow public funds for religious charter school; Supreme Court blocks public funding of religious school, outcome supported by Episcopal leaders
Five years after George Floyd’s murder, church leaders say race relations face retrenchment
‘We are honest about the conditions that we’re facing, but we are not hopeless about what we’re facing,’ said Bishop W. Darin Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.
Evangelical leaders say Trump inspires national spiritual revival
Christians have long prayed God would send revival. Now, some Christian leaders say they are seeing signs of revival thanks to President Donald Trump.
“Historically, revival has come from pulpits, not politics. America’s first and second ‘Great Awakenings’ of the 18th and 19th centuries focused on salvation from sin and new life in Christ. These revivals spurred church growth and sparked far-reaching social reforms.
But a new breed of preachers and self-declared prophets prioritizes politics over evangelism, saving America over saving souls. Some of them prophesied that Trump’s reelection would spur revival.”
How To Lead Those Who Don’t Want To Follow
Leadership is rewarding and definitely worth it, but let’s be honest, there are many days when it’s no picnic. Typically, those days have something to do with human conflict. Would you agree? And one of the most tension-filled situations involving conflict is attempting to lead someone who doesn’t want to follow you. So when that happens, do you know what to do?
What Should You Do When There’s No Time to Pray?
What should you do when there is no time to pray? On the surface, this appears to be a simple question, but it turns out to be a bit more complicated in practice. Here are four perspectives that may help.
VBS Recruitment Sources for Successful Summertime Outreach
With summer near, VBS recruitment is top of mind for kidmin leaders. Where can you find volunteers for this important ministry? To recruit volunteers for VBS, the obvious place to start is with your regular weekly children’s ministry volunteers and teachers. But you might also find volunteers in some unexpected places.
Small-Group Discussion Questions for Teens That Build Disciples
Bible-based small-group discussion questions for teens help them open up, build community, and grow closer to Jesus. Use these strategies and sample ideas for effective small-group ministries.