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“Sometimes churchgoers conclude it’s safer to skip church and not be on the roads. But many will also skip church if they feel they have a better option.” — Scott McConnell lfwy.co/6o7O50WpeAi

Knowing the different ways “evangelical” can be defined, not only helps you read the news better, it helps you reach your community better. lfwy.co/TaFi50WpeNT

NEW: Are pastors leaving the pulpit in droves because of ministry burnout? Maybe not. Recent research can help us tell fact from fiction. lfwy.co/RW4B50WnJGe

“Remember, no one gives 100% effort 100% of the time. So, relax. We’re probably doing a better job than we think. And in the end, it’s all grace, especially preaching.” — Mike Glenn lfwy.co/ZXxm50WpeQj

Two-thirds of churchgoing teens leave their local congregations as young adults. Many of these never come back. lfwy.co/BweW50WpVKy

“There has been no acceleration in the percentage of pastors leaving the pastorate in recent history. And those who’ve left the ministry certainly don’t amount to a large exodus of pastors.” — @MarrisaPSulliv lfwy.co/KhkP50WpW1x

“It can be a lot for a pastor and his family to invest heavily in relationships and then have to process the hurt of seeing those people disappear, especially if they’re unhappy with the pastor.” — Dan Hyun / 현 성 운 lfwy.co/yeF550Wq3Bo

“Christ wants to capture our hearts in such a way that our ultimate desire is to serve Him and His kingdom despite our emotions.” — Amy Baker lfwy.co/IjNv50Wq3G8

“Where expectations are clearly communicated, pastors and congregations have the opportunity to thrive within healthy boundaries.” — @MarrisaPSulliv lfwy.co/sBzf50Wq85O

Almost half of adult Bible study groups ministry leaders say Bible study is the highest objective for their groups. lfwy.co/XOc050Wq7Xx

As we think about local church ministry in this coming decade, it is essential to have the right mindset and expectations. lfwy.co/LmGv50Wq82U

NEW: How often do we take notice of the unseen servants in our churches? We must remember that “unseen is not synonymous with unimportant.” lfwy.co/EH8W50WnKrc

“In this fallen world, ministry will always be difficult, and pastors will leave the ministry for a variety of reasons. But the church can offer support that will help pastors thrive in pastoral ministry for the long haul.” — @MarrisaPSulliv lfwy.co/vRy250Wq87U

“While many churches offer digital giving options, only 1% of churches say they don’t provide an opportunity to give an offering in person at their worship services.” — Scott McConnell lfwy.co/ejCe50WqylC

“Calling someone by their name is the bridge to knowing them as a person. It shows them, and others, that you value them.” — @AndrewFCross lfwy.co/XRRW50Wqyua

There is no better pastoral perspective for the 2020s than looking to the only One who has been worth turning to at any point in history. lfwy.co/UUCg50WqCqX

“God’s vision for every church involves commitment from its members to engage together in gospel teaching, fellowship, forgiveness, and prayer.” — Ben Mandrell lfwy.co/Sox750WqLsu

“If we want to be a blessing to the broken people around us in the church and in the world, then we desperately need the blessing of God.” — @AndrewFCross lfwy.co/Ufm550WqLuc

More than 1 in 3 U.S. Protestant churchgoers (36%) are at least familiar with the concept of deconstruction. Meanwhile, more than 1 in 4 (28%) have not heard of the term before. lfwy.co/Zi2550WqCAe

Pastors have numerous church responsibilities, but the one they say takes up most of their workweek is sermon preparation. lfwy.co/NI2750WqLwX