Beyond Church…
LifeWay Research asked, “How often do you set aside time for prayer of any kind, outside of a church worship service?” Every day to a few times a week70% Men77% Women Between once a week and once a month21% Men17% Women Rarely or never09% Men06% Women 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe
Who Do You Trust?
“More people trust their dentist than their pastor, according to a Gallup poll. The survey rated “honesty and ethical standards” of 22 professions. Nurses ranked number 1 with 85 percent. Pharmacists ranked second at 75 percent. Clergy came in 8th with 52 percent of Americans saying they were highly honest. Other professions ranked higher than
Tech-savvy Church
Is your church website mobile friendly? Is the info legible on a tiny screen? Should you consider online giving? How might your church use a church app? 50% of all US adults have a mobile Internet connection44% own a smartphone22% own a tablet66% of smartphone owners get news on their mobile device(Pew Research Center) 2ProphetU2ProphetU
Generation Shift
The Census Bureau projects that by 2018, the number of people over 60 will outnumber children 5 and under for the first time. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Thought for Easter
O happy world today if we could knowThe message of that morning long ago!There is no dark despair that cannot beEvicted from the heart’s Gethsemane;For faith is always more than unbelief,And vibrant courage triumphs over grief. – Mary E. McCullough 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up
The Most… The Greatest…
The most destructive habit…WorryThe greatest joy…GivingThe most satisfying work…Helping othersThe ugliest personality trait…SelfishnessThe most endangered species…Dedicated leadersOur greatest natural resource…Our youthThe greatest “shot in the arm”…EncouragementThe greatest problem to overcome…FearThe most effective sleeping pill…Peace of mindThe most crippling failure disease…ExcusesThe most powerful force in life…LoveThe most dangerous pariah…A gossiperThe world’s most incredible computer…The brainThe worst
Trust and Credibility
Ten Key Words from Romans 12:9-16 for Building Trust and Credibility 1) Sincerity – People will follow you a long way if that sincerity shines through in life. 2) Spirituality – In response to a sermon I heard named “Pray for Power,” I got face down on the floor of my office and told God,
Performing or Ministering?
A performer rehearses and worries about the results — a minister rehearses and prays about the results. A performer’s first thought is to impress his audience — a minister’s first thought is to reach his audience. A performer will make sacrifices for the good of his career — a minister will make sacrifices to further
Cell Phones
from Pew Research Center 83% of American adults (18 years and older) own cell phones. 73% of adult cell phone owners send and receive text messages. 31% of adult cell phone owners prefer texts to talking. 53% of adult cell phone owners prefer a voice call. 109.5 average number of text messages adults ages 18-24
The Connected Generation
The generation of Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 has a new name thanks to its members’ proclivity for digital interaction and connection. The Nielsen Company, which specializes in media research, calls this group “Generation C”–as in “connected.” Nielsen’s data suggest that Americans in this age group make up a disproportionately higher percentage
John 3:16
68% of Americans can identify that the 3 in John 3:16 refers to the third chapter of John. 103,923 Wikipedia searches for John 3:16 the day after Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow threw for 316 yards in a playoff game. 18,327 Wikipedia searches for John 3:16 the day after Focus on the Family aired a
Bullying
28% of students between the ages of 12 and 18 reported being bullied during the 2009 school year.National Center for Education Statistics 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.