Christianity growing around the world, analysis shows
Feb 4, 2022 · With a 1.17 percent growth rate, almost 2.56 billion people will identify as a Christian by the middle of 2022. By 2050, that number will top 3.33 billion. Catholics remain the largest Christian group with almost 1.26 billion adherents, but the two fastest growing Christian groups around the world are evangelicals (1.8 percent growth rate) and ...
A personal look into the life and ministry of W.A. Criswell
Jul 14, 2017 · The Christian Index: What was Dr. Criswell’s greatest challenge as pastor of First Baptist Dallas? Jack Pogue: I think his greatest challenge was when the church was $7 million in debt in the 1980s because of the Ross Avenue parking garage. Dr. Criswell called me one night absolutely in tears. He felt that God had given him the vision to build that garage, but he asked me to help him find a ...
Bellevue pastor Steve Gaines 'grateful to God for a miracle' in ...
Mar 3, 2024 · CORDOVA, Tenn. — Bellevue Baptist Church pastor Steve Gaines reported major improvements with his cancer in a video posted Firday. In November 2023, Gaines shared with his congregation that he had been diagnosed with kidney cancer, then in December shared that the cancer had spread to his lungs. On Friday, he said the cancer polyps in his lungs and the cancer in his rib were gone, according ...
Gallup survey reveals close to 70% of Americans identify as …
Jul 17, 2024 · Fewer Americans see religion as an important aspect of their lives, and it shows in their beliefs and actions. A Gallup survey finds U.S. adults are less likely to identify with a religion, say religion is very important to them, belong to a congregation, or attend worship services.. Most Americans still identify with a religion, and Christianity is …
Classifieds - The Christian Index
5 days ago · Director of Children's Ministry (Full-time) Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church (PVN) is seeking a full-time Director of Children's Ministry. The ideal candidate will have a passion for children ranging from the age of …. More. 735 Old Summerville Rd NW Rome, GA 30165-7764. Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Employment-churches.
Obituary: Dr. Charles Stanley, founder of In Touch Ministries and ...
Apr 18, 2023 · ATLANTA, Ga. — In Touch Ministries has announced that beloved pastor Dr. Charles Frazier Stanley passed away at 7:30 a.m. this morning at age 90. Known to audiences around the world through his wide-reaching TV and radio broadcasts, Stanley modeled his 65 years of ministry after the apostle Paul’s message in Acts 20:24: “Life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned ...
What is the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering? - The Christian Index
Dec 5, 2023 · To reach the nations, every year Southern Baptist churches unite to collect the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. That offering supports missionaries to take the gospel to those who have never heard the good news of Jesus Christ. The 2023 national offering goal is $200 million. Here is a look at the results of giving to the offering, as well as ...
Commentary: The significance on Christ's suffering, death and ...
Apr 21, 2024 · For many, including me, the death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth is the bedrock of the Christian faith. That Jesus suffered and rose from the dead is the fifth essential element of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God. Let me outline some reasons for this belief and how it is so central to the good news of the kingdom of God.
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Oct 11, 2024 · It will be held at First Baptist Church, Statesboro, on Sunday, Nov. 10 through Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. More than 2 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene ...
Editorial - The Christian Index
Jan 12, 2024 · Editorial: Matthew and Luke's reporting on the first Christmas an example of great journalism. Sunday, December 24, 2023. The Christian Index owes you, our readers, a heartfelt word of thanks this Christmas. That's because you’ve given us the greatest gift a newspaper could ever hope for — your time.