Advent 2022: Who Will You Welcome?
The United States Council of Catholic Bishops reminds us that Advent is a time of preparation “that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second… Read More »Advent 2022: Who Will You Welcome?
American Beliefs Study
People are Looking for Friendly Churches with Good Preaching
There was a day when denominational loyalty made it easy for people to find their next church or religious congregation. If a Baptist, a Methodist,… Read More »People are Looking for Friendly Churches with Good Preaching
People Avoid Church out of Discomfort with the People, the Leadership, the Organization, and the ‘Religion’
Almost one-third of Americans say they are active in a church or other religious congregation (33.2%). That means two out of three Americans stay at… Read More »People Avoid Church out of Discomfort with the People, the Leadership, the Organization, and the ‘Religion’
How Do We Know Who To Help?
We want to best serve our community with knowledge and hands-on help. Community outreach ideas for churches during times of an economic downturn include physical… Read More »How Do We Know Who To Help?
The Disconnect Between Believing in Jesus and Participating in His Church is Expanding Rapidly
by Dirk Rinker and Michael Jaffarian Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” He was pleased with Peter’s answer: “You are… Read More »The Disconnect Between Believing in Jesus and Participating in His Church is Expanding Rapidly
Americans Want to See Strong Families, but Disagree on What That Is
The American people are unhappy with the moral condition of our country. Maybe that’s not news, but consider a few specifics: These findings are from… Read More »Americans Want to See Strong Families, but Disagree on What That Is
Social Media: Reaching Your Catholic Flock
If your parish does not have an intentional focus on social media, then you might want to think about it. The newly released American Beliefs… Read More »Social Media: Reaching Your Catholic Flock
Concern among Americans Has Grown since 2017 for Most of What They Face in Life and in Society
COVID-19, Social Tensions, and Finances Rank as Biggest Concerns Americans feel concerned about a lot of things. They feel stressed or irritated about what’s happening… Read More »Concern among Americans Has Grown since 2017 for Most of What They Face in Life and in Society
Pope Francis: Break the Chains of Mediocrity
Pope Francis used the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul to warn us about complacency. After decades of Christendom, we tend to rely on the… Read More »Pope Francis: Break the Chains of Mediocrity
15 Million Americans Have Left Christianity In the Past Ten Years
Many who saw themselves as Christian in 2011 now claim no faith or another faith In 2021, 64.2% of Americans described themselves as Christian. The American… Read More »15 Million Americans Have Left Christianity In the Past Ten Years
What do Catholics want from their parish?
Warm and friendly encounters If you were moving to a new location, what would you look for in a church? Responses to the American Beliefs… Read More »What do Catholics want from their parish?
Top 5 Reasons People Do Not Attend Church and What To Do About It
Recently, in a study conducted by ACS Technologies on National Beliefs, individuals were asked how many common complaints of the church influenced their decision to… Read More »Top 5 Reasons People Do Not Attend Church and What To Do About It
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