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Five years after the start of the COVID pandemic, here are three ways congregations continue to be affected

The emergence of COVID changed our lives. Professor and researcher Scott Thumma highlights how congregations have changed.

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By Leslie Quander Wooldridge Journalist
Image link to article: Five years after the start of the COVID pandemic, here are three ways congregations continue to be affected

The hard and surprisingly hopeful lessons for churches five years after COVID

Pastors share what they’ve learned about their congregations, about the work of the church and about themselves five years after the pandemic forced most to close their doors.

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By Edie Gross Journalist
Image link to article: The hard and surprisingly hopeful lessons for churches five years after COVID

Church income isn’t keeping pace with inflation — but here’s how faith leaders can encourage giving and growth

As a recent report sheds light on the postpandemic state of faith and finances, experts offer suggestions for increasing church income by prioritizing ease of giving and financial literacy.

Leslie Quander Wooldridge Link to author Leslie Quander Wooldridge
By Leslie Quander Wooldridge Journalist
Image link to article: Church income isn’t keeping pace with inflation — but here’s how faith leaders can encourage giving and growth

Larger churches have had an easier, more successful transition to using technology after the pandemic

New research reveals uncertainty about technology use among smaller churches, while for larger churches it has become “second nature.”

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By Shari Finnell Journalist
Image link to article: Larger churches have had an easier, more successful transition to using technology after the pandemic

Black churches exercised their ancestral power during the pandemic. What’s next?

Black churches stepped up in the pandemic with information, support, food, testing and vaccines for their congregations and communities. That work needs to continue, writes a pastor and associate director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches.

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By Kenneth Young Pastor and director of external relationships, Massachusetts Council of Churches
Image link to article: Black churches exercised their ancestral power during the pandemic. What’s next?

Technological hesitancy and digital reluctance can be barriers to digital justice

Negative attitudes toward the adoption of technology during the pandemic raise issues of fairness and justice into the future, writes the author of a study on the post-pandemic church.

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By Heidi A. Campbell Professor, Texas A&M University
Image link to article: Technological hesitancy and digital reluctance can be barriers to digital justice

Long-term adoption of hybrid services represents a major shift from the traditional church model

The pandemic has drastically changed congregational leaders’ attitudes about virtual services, experts say.

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By Shari Finnell Journalist
Image link to article: Long-term adoption of hybrid services represents a major shift from the traditional church model

Research-based guidelines for leading the church in a new era of ministry

How can Christian leaders adapt to the changes the pandemic has brought? A scholar who has studied pastors and volunteers during the past three years offers suggestions for adjusting to a new reality.

Eileen R. Campbell-Reed Link to author Eileen R. Campbell-Reed
By Eileen R. Campbell-Reed Visiting associate professor, Union Theological Seminary
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Declining volunteerism is changing the church experience

Congregations struggle to maintain educational programs without volunteer support.

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By Shari Finnell Journalist
Image link to article: Declining volunteerism is changing the church experience

Public health from the pulpit: First steps for clergy to help create healthier communities

The gap between clergy and health professionals is hard to bridge, but pastors and Christian leaders can begin with some simple steps to help their communities flourish, writes a public health professional.

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By Alejandra Salemi Doctoral student, population health sciences
Image link to article: Public health from the pulpit: First steps for clergy to help create healthier communities

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