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2023-11-05T10:13:11-05:00
Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
8 Fun Church Event Ideas To Boost Church Attendance
Last updated on: November 5, 2023 at 10:13 am By Sarah Leadon
Church event ideas that worked 20 years ago just don’t work any more. When I was growing up, the church was filled with life. People were excited about coming to on Sunday and and even more excited about church events. Now, it seems like life has been sucked out of some churches. The pews that were filled with people are now covered in dust. So, how do we change and get more people interested in our churches? By hosting events... Read more
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2023-10-15T11:16:47-04:00
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How To Get Teenagers And Millennials To Become Church Members
Last updated on: October 15, 2023 at 11:16 am By Sarah Leadon
Over the years, teenagers and millennials church attendance has decreased. A research analysis showed that church attendance dropped from 33% pre-pandemic to 30% post-pandemic. Among young people, attendance has decreased even more. About 17% of young adults aged 18-20 attend church once a week. Only 25% of young adults attend church 1-2 times a month or yearly. That’s why you need to figure out how to get teenagers and millennials to become faithful church members. The best way you can... Read more
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2023-10-01T10:26:56-04:00
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5 Ways Faith Encourages Personal Development And Positive Self Image
Last updated on: October 1, 2023 at 10:26 am By Sarah Leadon
Faith is central to personal development and self-image. It shapes the way you see yourself and present yourself. Faith pushes you in a way that no one or nothing else can. Before we discuss how faith makes you a better person, let’s define personal development and self-image. What Is Personal Development Personal development is the assessment of an individual’s skills and abilities. The assessment is based on the person’s aspirations and goals. Personal development pushes you to grow in the... Read more
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2023-09-07T11:08:36-04:00
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Easy To Make Scrumptious Fall Recipes Perfect For Faith Socials
Last updated on: September 7, 2023 at 11:08 am By Sarah Leadon
There is something about fall recipes that does the soul good. For some, it’s the fact that Thanksgiving and Christmas are around the corner. For others, it’s the fact that there will be pumpkin, apple, and chai flavors to make beautiful fall days even better. Either way, you will need some tasty fall recipes to take to your socials. Socials just aren’t socials without food. Now that it’s fall, your days will be filled with more events, so you will... Read more
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2023-09-03T13:51:02-04:00
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How To Organize A Community Food Pantry At Your Church
Last updated on: September 3, 2023 at 1:51 pm By Sarah Leadon
Starting a food pantry is not easy, but it is necessary. A food pantry is an essential part of a community. The sad truth is that there will always be people in need. Life happens, and we all fall on hard times, making setting up a community food pantry in your church much more important. If you want to start a food pantry, this guide will help you plan and execute your goal in 6 simple steps. What Is A... Read more
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2023-08-27T09:56:33-04:00
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How To Market Your Church Event
Last updated on: August 27, 2023 at 9:56 am By Sarah Leadon
Planning a church event is so frustrating. Barely anyone shows up. It can be so disappointing, especially when you spend so much time planning them. Here’s the truth. If you want more people to come to your events, you’ve got to change your approach. Yes, it sounds harsh, but you can’t market your events the same way you used to 20 years ago and expect people to show up. Churches depended on word of mouth or flyers to spread the... Read more
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2023-08-20T11:49:14-04:00
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Bringing the Community Together: Tips for Hosting a Successful Church Event
Last updated on: August 20, 2023 at 11:49 am By Sarah Leadon
Hosting a church event is stressful, from getting supplies to a million things going wrong on the day of the event. Sometimes it can feel like you are running around like a chicken with its head cut off. You feel so stressed that you don’t relax until after the event is over. Here are 4 simple, stress-free steps to help you create successful church events that help you bring your community together. Plan Trying to host a church event without... Read more
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2023-08-13T10:42:59-04:00
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7 Practical Ways You Can Set Work Boundaries
Last updated on: August 13, 2023 at 10:42 am By Sarah Leadon
Setting work boundaries seems easy, but it’s harder than you think. It’s scary, especially because we believe we might get fired or face harsh treatment from our bosses. However, setting boundaries is more important than compliance. Without them, people take advantage of us, and we develop unhealthy work relationships. Why Should You Set Work Boundaries Setting boundaries helps you achieve a healthy balance between work and your personal life. It also helps boost work satisfaction and prevents burnout. Setting work... Read more
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2023-08-13T22:07:13-04:00
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Creating Interfaith Friendships With People From Other Religions
Last updated on: August 13, 2023 at 10:07 pm By Sarah Leadon
Interfaith friendships seem far-fetched and almost impossible. But it is possible. Humans are social creatures. We need friendships to survive. Just because someone believes something different from you does not mean you cannot be friends. I was born into the Methodist church. So I am Christian by nature. However, when I left for college, I spent 4 1/2 years in a new culture where I came into contact with many different people with different religious beliefs. I even developed a... Read more
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2023-08-06T12:33:08-04:00
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10 Tips For Building And Maintaining Successful Christian Friendships
Last updated on: August 6, 2023 at 12:33 pm By Sarah Leadon
Christian friendships are important. We are social creatures. We need interaction with others to survive both as Christians and human beings. However, it can be a challenge to create and keep successful friendships. Sometimes we disagree, and those disagreements can end friendships. For this reason, we must build and nurture our friendships so they remain healthy and long-lasting. What Is The True Meaning Of Friendship Friendship is a broad term that can refer to a relationship between two people or... Read more
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