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Review of Jonathan Merritt’s “Jesus is Better Than You Imagined”

Just hot off the press, the latest book by Religion News Service senior writer, Jonathon Merritt, entitled Jesus is Better than You Imagined is worth a read because it is a profound take on one young person’s journey through the trials and triumphs that make for a vibrant Christian life. Unlike what the title implies, the book is notContinue reading “Review of Jonathan Merritt’s “Jesus is Better Than You Imagined””

New ways to measure church success and growth

There is an old adage that the best way to measure church growth is by assessing the “Three Big Bs”: butts-in-pews, budgets, and buildings. According to Kevin Ezell of the Southern Baptist Convention North American Mission Board, this adage is antiquated and may have to change. In a board meeting last month, Ezell explained, “SuccessContinue reading “New ways to measure church success and growth”