Economic Struggles
A new study conducted by Pew Research found that young adults have been affected the most by the struggling U.S. economy. Almost 41% of those ages 18 to 34 say they have experienced difficulty in their careers, marriages, families, and schooling due to the sluggish economy. A smaller 24% of middle-aged Americans and 29% of
Suburban Culture
Much like their neighboring cities, the culture and faces in the suburbs are rapidly changing. CNN reports that though 78% of those living in suburban areas are white, more than half of minority groups in any given metro area are now living outside the city. This includes 51% of African-Americans, 59% of Hispanics and 62%
Seminary Students
Though the majority of seminary students are in their 20s or 30s, an older generation of students is slowly making their presence known on the campuses of seminaries across the U.S. Those over the age of 50 are the fastest growing group of seminary students right now. In 1995 only 12% of seminary students were
Church Diversity
When given the statement, “We want our church to become more racially and culturally diverse,” readers responded: 30% Strongly agree39% Agree23% Neutral08% Disagree Christianity Today, January 2012 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Gaming
2007Average age: 33Gender: 38% female, 62% maleAverage number of years they’ve been playing: 13Play on wireless devices (PDA, phone, etc.): 34% 2012Average age: 30Gender: 47% female, 53% maleAverage number of years they’ve been playing: 12Play on smartphone: 33%Play on handheld device: 25% Source: Entertainment Software Association 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe
Forcing the Pastor Out
Pastors who say churches have forced them out: 76% Once20% Twice04% Three or more times 34% Senior/solo pastor24% Youth pastor20% Associate pastor11.5% Other04% Children’s pastor04% Worship/music pastor02.5% Christian education pastor Source: National Congregations Study, Review of Religious Research 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church,
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
$1.98 billion – estimated loss in output due to reduced labor and closed businesses during the four-day weekend which started June 2 $15.8 billion – expected to inject into the British economy via tourism $155,249 – cost of a stained-glass window to be installed in Westminster Hall, courtesy of some MPs and peers $15,787 –
Old Sports Records
In 1909, Arthur Gore was the Wimbledon men’s singles champion at age 41, still the oldest player ever to win a major tennis tournament. In 1912, Oscar Swahn won an Olympic gold medal at age 64 as a member of Sweden’s running deer single-shot team. He won a silver medal eight years later in a
Eternal Life
“If a person is sincerely seeking God, he’she can obtain eternal life through religions other than Christianity.” Among Protestant pastors:77% Strongly disagree7% Somewhat disagree7% Somewhat agree5% Strongly agree Among adults who attend a Protestant church:48% Strongly disagree9% Somewhat disagree16% Neither agree nor disagree13% Somewhat agree13% Strongly agree LifeWay Research 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started
Christian Persecution Rising Around the World
An estimated 45 million Christians were martyred in the 20th century, more than in the previous 1,900 years combined. During the past two years, more than 30 churches in northern Nigeria have been burned or destroyed. In the resulting violence, at least 50 Christians have been killed and hundreds displaced from their homes. People who
Violence in Schools
According to a Zogby survey, the percentage of K-12 teachers who say this occurred in a school setting in 2008-2009 is as follows: 76% Verbal confrontations65% Fights36% Staff abused by student28% Student with weapon at school16% None of the above 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up
Are Mormans Christians?
All AmericansNo 31%Don’t know 17%Yes 52% Evangelical ProtestantsNo 45%Don’t know 15%Yes 40% Mainline ProtestantsNo 23%Don’t know 15%Yes 62% Black ProtestantsNo 30%Don’t know 27%Yes 43% CatholicsNo 29%Don’t know 19%Yes 52% (Pew Forum on Religious and Public Life) 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival,