When I first read Anna Karenina, the character of Dolly stayed with me, nagging me to go back to her, to pay more attention to her. When I reread the novel, I found in Dolly, the secondary character and unacknowledged heroine of Tolstoy’s novel,[1] a paradigmatic example of what it
Over 1,600 Christians killed for their faith since 2000 – study A new Vatican-led investigation has revealed that over 1,600 Christians worldwide have been killed because of their faith in the past 25 years. The report, compiled by a panel of theologians, historians, and Church experts, draws on authenticated testimonies,
New Study Shows Gen Z and Millennials Are Now the Most Regular Churchgoers New research by Barna Group and Gloo, as part of their State of the Church initiative, reveals a historic shift in church attendance. For the first time in decades, younger adults, specifically Gen Z and Millennials, are
Christian share of global population shrinks despite remaining largest religious group: study A new Pew Research Center report shows that although Christianity continues to be the world’s largest religious group, its share of the rising global population has fallen over the last decade, mainly due to people walking away from
Lessons from Paul’s Prison Epistle: A Study of Colossians In this episode of Sermon Notes, hosts Jay Strother and Brian Ball delve into the concluding chapter of the Book of Colossians, discussing the profound Christology and transformative truths presented by Paul. They reflect on the power of community in
Decline in American Christian observance has slowed, Pew study finds ‘The U.S. is a spiritual place, a religious place, where we’ve seen signs of religious stabilization in the midst of longer-term decline,’ said Gregory Smith, a senior associate director of research at Pew Research Center. Related: Latest research findings on Christianity
Study: Gen Z Wants to Know More About JesusDespite long-term trends away from religion, Barna Group finds openness in teens. A Reflection on Barna’s Open Generation ReportThis is a brief reflection on Barna’s first two reports in the Open Generation study, with a few major themes for youth workers and
Study: More Congregations Are Reopening but Attendance Remains Flat Only 27% of respondents in a Pew study said they attended services in person this month. Back in September, when the coronavirus was still surging, 26% said they attended in-person religious services. 5 Signs You’re a Leader who Talks too Much