Where America Ranks in the World
Where American women rank in the world… Workforce participation: 60th(Burundi is #1) Abortions: 24th(Vietnam is #1) Bullied teens: 10th(Turkey is #1) Math scores: 31st(Taiwan is #1) Miss Universe wins: 1st (Ranking America) 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Life After Death
Percent of Americans who never wonder, “If I were to die today, do I know for sure that I would go to heaven?” Age 65+36% Age 18-2926% Americans who attend weekly worship services57% Americans who never attend worship services67% Protestants who identify as born-again or Evangelical58% Protestants who don’t identify as born-again or Evangelical34% (Christianity
Bible Engagement
(survey of 2,930 Protestant churchgoers) How often I read the Bible19% Every day26% A few times a week14% Once a week22% At least once a month18% Rarely or never I desire to please and honor Jesus in all that I do03% Disagree90% Agree Throughout the day I find myself thinking about biblical truths21% Disagree59% Agree
Digital Dementia
The Telegraph (UK) newspaper reports that South Korean doctors are seeing more people with a decline in cognitive abilities of the sort “more commonly seen in people who have suffered a head injury or psychiatric illness.” They call the decline “digital dementia” and say it comes from the overuse of smart phones and other digital
Atlanta Stats
More than 5.1 million people live in metro Atlanta, and most are lost and unchurched. There are 190 people groups in Atlanta speaking 125 languages. Atlanta is a worldwide city of influence, ranking 39th on the Global City Index and 9th among US cities. In 1965 there were 166 Southern Baptist churches inside the perimeter
Security and Privacy
Time Magazine polled Americans, weighing security against privacy, in light of new leaks. What do you think of the government’s collecting phone records, e-mails, and Internet-search records to prevent terrorist attacks?48% approve44% disapprove Should the government prosecute those who leak classified material that might damage security efforts?53% should prosecute28% should not prosecute because the public
How Optimistic are the World’s Millennials?
A Telefonica–Financial Times survey asked more than 12,000 millennials if their country’s “best days” lay ahead. Here’s the positive vote by region: 79% Asia78% Latin America69% Central and Eastern Europe66% Middle East and Africa47% North America41% Western Europe 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church,
What’s a Mulligan?
(from Online Word of the Day, July 2013) mulligan, n.2[‘ An extra stroke allowed after a poor shot (esp. a tee-shot) in a friendly game, not counted on the score card.’] Pronunciation: Brit. /ˈmʌlᵻɡ(ə)n/, U.S. /ˈmələɡ(ə)n/ Forms: also with capital initial. Etymology:Probably < the name of David. B. Mulligan (1871–1954), Canadian-born hotelier and amateur golfer,
Singer Silenced
World Magazine, September 2013 “Grammy winning gospel singer Donnie McClurkin said he was disinvited from a concert he was supposed to headline commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech because of his position on homosexuality. McClurkin, who has said that he struggled with homosexuality, wrote in 2002, “I am delivered and I
Social Media
86% of American women spend an average of twelve hours per week on social media, and 19% say that some of their best friends are people they know only through Facebook. 95% of teens use the Internet, and nearly half of them own smartphones. Focus on the Family 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by
Pastors and Their Families
Approximately 10% of Protestant pastors in the United States say they spend only nine hours a week or less with their family members. Pray for both your pastor and his family as they work to balance time together with service to your congregation. Facts and Trends, Winter 2013 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by
Bilingual Worship
Most Hispanic Americans who attend church in the states say they prefer church services presented bilingually. Around 43% say they enjoy services done in both Spanish and English. Some 32% say they prefer church in English only, while a smaller 25% opt for primarily Spanish services. Christianity Today, Jan/Feb 2013 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website,