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The Christian Standard Church Report for 2024 provides important historical data, current trends, and valuable insights.
Metrics
The Christian Standard Church Report for 2024: Continued Growth (Part 1)
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Christian Standard Church Report for 2024. This is a representative sample of our movement that provides important historical data, current trends, and valuable insights.
Solutions for Ministry Stress
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The fear of the Lord leads to a life of holiness and obedience, while the comfort of the Holy Spirit brings peace and strength amid trials. These two spiritual qualities enable us to be all God wants us to be as we seek to live out Jesus’ mission.
Where Do We Go from Here?
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We’re all interim leaders and at some point retirement is inevitable. Therefore, church elders and boards should be proactive to ensure a healthy, smooth pastoral transition.
The Science Behind Giving and Receiving Gifts
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The act of giving elicits positive feelings and emotions for both the giver and the receiver, making it one of the most important exchanges you can have with someone.
Escaping the Echo Chamber
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An echo chamber is an environment where the same opinions are repeatedly voiced and promoted, so that people are not exposed to opposing views. Echo chambers also extend to online groups where people with similar opinions on any topic share their voices and validate each other.
A Financial Deep Dive
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In 2023, 57 percent of churches reported that giving exceeded their budget, with 21 percent saying giving met their budgeted needs. . . .
The More Things Change
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Reflections on the centennial issue of Christian Standard from 1966 . . .