Survey results released in late 2020 were a bright spot for churchgoers in an otherwise dim year. Gallup found frequent church attenders were the only group who reported gains in mental health during the year, even as most churches shut down temporarily to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Gallup’s annual health survey found 34% […]
Baptist conversation builds around Critical Race Theory
African American Fellowship responds to statement by seminary presidents Critical Race Theory was the subject of a controversial resolution at the 2019 Southern Baptist Convention. Six months ahead of the denomination’s next gathering, Baptists are talking about the theory again, due in part to a recent statement by six seminary presidents declaring Critical Race Theory […]
2020’s most searched verse: ‘Do not fear’
More people searched the Scriptures in pandemic year Searches through the YouVersion Bible app increased 80% in 2020, Christianity Today reports, and the most searched verse offered counsel for a scary year. Isaiah 41:10 was the verse most often searched for, read, and bookmarked on the app: “Do not fear, for I am with you; […]
Illinois Leadership Summit goes online
Challenges presented by the pandemic are proving to be growth opportunities for IBSA conferences and leadership events. Because of limitations on attendance in a single location, the 2021 Illinois Leadership Summit will be available online for the first time. Future Focus: Leading Your Church Beyond COVID-19 will be the theme of the event on Jan. […]
Worship restrictions: Americans more accepting of church defiance
Months into pandemic, more Americans support defiance of restrictions A new survey found Americans were more likely to agree with churches defying government restrictions than they were at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March. Just over one-third—34%—said they would want their congregation to defy a government order to stop gathering in person, compared […]
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