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Dad’s noble reason for skipping church

Last updated on: January 9, 2015 at 2:53 pm   By David Murrow

Fathers often choose youth sports over church for a reason most Christians would applaud – they want to spend time with their families. Can we blame them? Read more

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What Christian women really, really want

Last updated on: January 9, 2015 at 2:55 pm   By David Murrow

These stunning survey results give us a clue as to why Christianity is so rapidly changing into a family-centered faith; why Christian culture is feminizing; and why the gender gap in many denominations continues to grow. Read more

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How to wreck a pastor

Last updated on: January 9, 2015 at 2:56 pm   By David Murrow

Because of these frequent beat downs, some pastors develop a foxhole mentality. They avoid their people. They spend a lot of time in their study. They pack their schedules. They steer clear of their men. Read more

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Church nixes girly tunes and men return

Last updated on: January 9, 2015 at 2:57 pm   By David Murrow

Getting more men to attend your church may be as simple as changing your music. Read more

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Using cinema to open men’s hearts

Last updated on: January 9, 2015 at 3:05 pm   By David Murrow

Film is the new campfire. It’s the shared culture of young men. And it’s still one of the most powerful pathways into a man’s heart. Men who may be afraid of the Bible are perfectly comfortable discovering truth from the movies they already know. Read more

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Are Christians obsessed with sex?

Last updated on: January 9, 2015 at 3:10 pm   By David Murrow

Christians can’t ignore sex because nobody can ignore sex. It’s everywhere. Read more

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Will marriage change gays – or will gays change marriage?

Last updated on: January 9, 2015 at 3:20 pm   By David Murrow

What happens when straight men see their married gay brethren continuing to enjoy the sexual salad bar? Will straight husbands happily restrain their desires while this special class of married men continues to sow its wild oats? Read more

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What church will be like in 50 years (part 2 of 2)

Last updated on: January 9, 2015 at 3:25 pm   By David Murrow

These changes may sound horrifying to you, but in 50 years they will be the norm. And they will bring many advantages, particularly when it comes to engaging men. Read more

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What church will be like in 50 years (part 1 of 2)

Last updated on: January 9, 2015 at 3:29 pm   By David Murrow

In the same way WalMart took over the mom-and-pop store, a handful of megachurches will absorb thousands of other congregations – including other megachurches. They’ll do it by planting satellite campuses in thousands of cities and towns in America, delivering their teaching and music via video. Read more

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Church growth: it’s all about the pastor

Last updated on: January 9, 2015 at 3:36 pm   By David Murrow

Can I be brutally honest? When it comes to church attendance, nothing matters as much as the ability of the pastor to deliver good sermons. If a pastor is a good speaker the church grows. If he’s a bad speaker the church shrinks. Read more

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