Activism
Have you participated in pro-life activism? (check all that apply) 21% I have participated in a march and/or protest.19% I have held pro-life signs.19% I have written an elected official.5% I have a pro-life bumper sticker.10% I have written articles, blog posts, and/or updates through social media13% I don’t participate in public activism.8% I am
30 Years of MTV
(as seen in Time Magazine, August 2011) Part of a timeline highlighting MTV’s past 30 years: 1981: MTV launches on August 1 with “Video Killed the Radio Star” by English new-wave band the Buggles1983: Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” breaks MTV’s color barrier after two years of black artists going unseen1987: Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again”
What Is an Evangelical Christian?
American adults answered: 36% I have no idea9% A type of Christian4% Closed-minded9% Zealous/devoted5% Fanatics3% Impose their beliefs on others8% Rely on the Bible1% Follow Christ (Ellison Research) 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Checking Email…In Church?!
According to AOL Mail’s E-mail Addiction Survey: Where are people when they check their email? 39% In a bar or club50% Driving67% In bed in their pajamas38% In a business meeting34% At happy hour59% The bathroom15% In church 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church,
Ten Signs That a Church Is in Trouble
From Thom Rainer’s consultation and notes. It is Rainer’s assessment that if a church displays four or more of these warning signs, then remedial efforts must take place. If six or more signs are present, the congregation is in immediate trouble. You should be concerned if: 1) You, the pastor, do not have adequate time
Facebook and Pastors
Bob Hostetler says “Facebook Makes Better Pastors.”Here’s why: 1) Facebook helps me connect with more people. 2) I send birthday greetings to church members who are on Facebook. 3) I’m in their loop. 4) I pray via Facebook. 5) Facebook makes me “normal.” 6) Facebook helps me lead by example. 7) Facebook helps me learn
How America Is Changing
According to the Census Bureau: 24% — Proportion of residents who are 18 and under, an all-time low1 in 7 — New marriages that include spouses of different racial or ethnic backgrounds41% — The share of births by unmarried women (up from 26% in 1990)40 million — Number of additional people living in the suburbs
Dating or Hooking Up?
72% of college students say they have “hooked up.” What is “hooking up”? Here’s a breakdown of sexual activity on most recent hookup: 35% kiss, touch12% hand-to-genital stimulation12% oral sex40% intercourse 28% of young adult women say they are virgins. The percentage of young adults who say they’ve never had sexual contact with another person:Ages
Who Approves of Gay Marriage?
In a May 2011 survey of more than 1,000 American adults, the overall majority said they favor or strongly favor allowing gay and lesbian couples to legally marry. Favor Oppose General Public 51% 43% No Religious Affiliation 77% 18% Catholic 56% 36% White Mainline 55% 39% Minority Christian 37% 57% White Evangelical 23%
Media and Technology
An April report from The Nielsen Company on family and the media found: Hispanics are more likely than the average household to have cell phones with Internet (55 percent) and video (40 percent) capabilities. Hispanics also text more than any other race or ethnicity, sending an average of 943 texts per month. The average African-American
Least Funny Nations
Renowned for engineering, Germany was ranked last in a funniest country survey by the social networking website, badoo.com. “Germans are brilliant at so many things, including making cars…unfortunately, telling jokes isn’t always one of them.” The 5 Least Funny Nations:1) Germany2) Russia3) Turkey4) United Kingdom5) United States 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren
Technology
According to a 2008 Barna Survey: 16% of churches podcast26% of churches have a MySpace or social networking page47% of larger churches (250 or more adults) podcast and have a social networking page56% of churches send e-blasts to members and attenders62% of churches have a website91% of larger churches (250 or more adults) have a