Many people may not realize that some of the most influential early Christian thinkers came from Africa. In the first few centuries AD, several profound theologians emerged from places like Algeria, Egypt, and Tunisia who helped shape the core doctrines and practices of the church. Their ideas and writings laid the intellectual groundwork for orthodox
Introduction Many once-thriving churches are now plateaued or declining and in need of renewal, restoration, and revitalization. Research indicates that between 4,000-10,000 churches close each year in America (Im, 2021). As the broader body of Christ, we cannot stand idly by while these congregations continue to deteriorate. Ecclesiastes 4:9 states that “two are better than
A new survey by Lifeway Research reveals that even the most dedicated weekly Protestant churchgoers are willing to miss Sunday worship services for reasons like bad weather, extra sleep, and leisure activities. The study polled over 1,000 Protestant churchgoers who attend Sunday services at least monthly. When asked how often they would skip Sunday church