A curious new set of data has been reported by LifeWay Research that looks at the intersection of consumerism and the Christian faith in the United States. The a summary of the report can be found here. What makes the report curious is that the most active American Christians (those who attend worship services at…
Tag: American Christianity
“Jesus I know, but who are you?”
Jesus is well known and accepted in American pop culture. The challenge is not for Christians to teach more about him, but to demonstrate that he is worthy of ordering our lives.
What American Christians Misunderstand about What Americans Think about Them
Do Americans’ perception of Christianity match what American Protestants think they are? Not really, but there is a way forward.
The End of Evangelism in the Public Square?
Does the lack of comfort Christians and non-Christians alike have with inviting others to change their beliefs mean that evangelism as a practice is no longer possible in the United States? No. Does it mean that certain practices of evangelism should be retired, at least for this cultural moment? Absolutely yes.
Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Shaping Christian Witness in the American Context
What can the church learn from 2022 about how to be faithful and effective witnesses for Christ in 2023?
New Challenges to Christian Witness for Evangelical and Mainline Protestants
New research shows that Evangelical Protestants are more knowledgeable about the Christian faith than Mainline Protestants, but are much less liked. They are about equally knowledgeable about other belief systems. This presents challenges for both.