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Monday, May 27, 2024
Pastor’s vision team was key to his church’s 15% growth during COVID
Today, a church that was averaging 260 attendees on a Sunday has risen 15% to 300 people attending in person with an equal amount listening online. The church budget jumped 20% and building expansion plans are on the table.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
VIDEO: Trends in Small Church Vitality
Join our webinar discussing trends in small church vitality within The Episcopal Church and the United Church of Christ denominations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvSnCV_4Xo&t=1s This webinar is part of an ongoing webinar series. Each webinar will explore the latest church research and
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Black Church’s Versatile Pandemic Innovations Foster Broader Community, Online Giving
Tillman pastors the congregation of Woodville Church of the Nazarene, located in Richmond, Virginia, where he’s served for 38 years. His congregation was included in Understanding the Pandemic Impact on Black and Multiracial Congregations, co-authored by Dr. B. Clarvon Watts, a sociologist and pos
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Online Webinar: Trends in Small Church Vitality
Join us on May 2nd from 12:15-1:30 ET for a lively webinar discussion on the vital role of small churches in the Episcopal and United Church of Christ denominations. Researchers Molly James and Erica Dollhopf will share findings, joined by small church clergy Rev. Rebekah Hatch and Rev. Sandr
Monday, April 15, 2024
VIDEO: The State of Post-Pandemic Church Giving
Drawing from their recent and ongoing research, the directors of three Centers on congregational life and giving will discuss uncovered trends and have a guided conversation about how church financing is shifting into the future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WQORkdHpb4 This webinar is p
Monday, April 15, 2024
Part-Time Clergy Score Highest in Every Health and Wellness Category
The 2023 clergy health and wellness data are in, and they send a clear message: employment status makes a big difference in a pastor’s wellbeing. Those doing best in all respects are in part-time ministry positions.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Online Webinar: The State of Post-Pandemic Church Giving
Drawing from their recent and ongoing research, the directors of three Centers on congregational life and giving will discuss uncovered trends and have a guided conversation about how church financing and giving is shifting into the future. Join us for insightful commentary and an extended Q&am
Monday, March 25, 2024
Logging On for LGBTQ Liturgy: Sunshine Cathedral’s Digital Devotion
by Colleen Hill | Hartford Institute for Religion Research Bloomfield Congregational Church, CT Photo by Colleen Hill Amid the upheaval of COVID-19, religious congregations turned to cutting-edge digital technologies like multi-platform live streaming and virtual communities to transcend ba
Monday, March 25, 2024
Challenges are Great Opportunities: Study Explores Clergy Health & Wellness Amid Post-Pandemic Realities
The Hartford Institute for Religion Research has released a study finding high levels of discontentment among Christian clergy in the U.S.