There are churches that are growing, and those that are closing, but if you’ve been reading this column a while, you know the net number of people attending worship services any given week is ...

It’s been a while since I attended a church without a leadership role. I found it challenging to sit in the audience, so I got involved, even if I wasn’t always prepared. When we discuss the validity ...

A Non-Negotiable Part of My Life? The church is etched in the fabric of my life and many Christians’ lives. From attending Sunday morning worship services and Bible study to serving in various ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are churches that are growing, and those that are closing, but if you've been reading this column a while, you know the net ...

Given the secular focus of our culture with sports dominating Sundays, it is easy to conclude that very few people still attend church. But, according to the best research, that is just not the case.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Given the secular focus of our culture with sports dominating Sundays, it is easy to conclude that very few people still attend church. But, according to the best research, that is just not the case.