According to new research, the percentage of the U.S. population that identifies as Christians continue to drop. Here are 8 things you should know: Self-identified Christians. Self-identifying Christians make up 63% of the adult population, a number that was 12 points higher (75%) in 2011. It was 6 percentage points higher (69%) just five years ago. “Nones”: About 30% of … Read More
The War on Christmas and the Indifference of Most [3 Little-Known Things You Should Know and 3 Powerful Things to Do]
For years we have seen the war on Christmas escalate… For years we have seen Christmas become more and more secularized… For years we’ve seen the real story of Christmas fade into the background … almost to the point of disappearing altogether. And saying “Merry Christmas” has become politically incorrect and socially inappropriate. Many in the business world and government have ordered employers and advertising to ban any … Read More
Pastor Mike McClure: Standing Up for Religious Liberty Despite Unfair, Continual Persecution – 6 Things Every Christian Should Know
Courage to do right. Standing firm. Not bowing to Caesar. These are a few of the terms applicable to Pastor Mike McClure of Calvary Chapel San Jose. Like hundreds of other pastors, including Pastors John McArthur, Rob McCoy, Jack Hibbs and Ken Graves, these pastors had the courage to stand firm in the face of persecution from the government because … Read More
Has Your Church Fully Recovered from the Pandemic?
Churches across America have spent a year and a half recovering from the pandemic. Reopening ministries. Recovering financially. And restoring attendance as people have come back to church. Many churches – especially in the “oppressive” states such as California, Oregon, New York, Washington, New Mexico, Nevada, New Jersey, Minnesota, Michigan, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware – are suffering the … Read More
Thanksgiving 2021: Can We Really Be Thankful with All the Division, Economic and Political Problems? Yes We Can: 7 Reasons Why [Video]
It seems America…and the world is facing multiple crises – A world turned upside down. Crime and violence… Social and racial divisions… Economic uncertainties… World conflict… Political division… Vaccine mandates…never-ending virus madness… And so much more. Many churches and ministries are still recovering from the lockdowns… Thousands of small businesses have been forced to close for good and many more … Read More