Economic Crisis (Recession)
Though the United States economy is slowly recovering from the recent global recession (sometimes called the Great Recession), the recession’s impact will likely be felt for years to come. The church is not immune from this; whether it’s lower giving, higher costs (or both), or financial scandals within a church itself, ministries are being forced to reconsider where their funds should go and what they need to change to make the most of their resources.
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Where others have failed, the church must meet society's looming challenge.
A recent poll suggests the dire outlook may be attributed to more than just religious views.
Let There Be Radio: Lebanese Evangelicals Launch FM StationPersevering amid the world’s biggest economic crisis, BeLight has found an appreciative audience by offering hope and local Arabic worship.
With a Small Shift in Evangelical Votes, Brazil Elects LulaLeft-wing challenger directly addressed Christian concerns in final days of runoff.PortuguêsFrançais
Died: Gary North, Who Saw Austrian Economics in the Bible and Disaster on the HorizonThe prolific writer promoted Christian Reconstructionism, libertarian Ron Paul, the gold standard, and fears of Y2K.
Lebanon’s Christians Resist Exodus from Worst Economic Collapse in 150 YearsTheir middle-class salaries now worth peanuts, evangelicals struggle to maintain a faithful presence amid debate over serving God elsewhere.
How T.D. Jakes and Local Churches Became Affordable Housing DevelopersThe current crisis has led faith groups in Atlanta and beyond to see the market as part of their ministry.
3 Keys to Real Pandemic RecoveryThe Old Testament offers a model for how to restore community and economic life after disaster.Português
How Christian Bookstores Survived 2020Optimism, adaptation, and increased Bible sales carried retailers through pandemic shutdowns, industry surveys report.
Three Evangelical Colleges Cut Tuition PricesSeattle Pacific, Houghton, and Gordon want prospective students to see Christian liberal arts colleges as an affordable option.
Christian Colleges Are Changing to Survive. Is it Working?Faced with declining enrollments, evangelical schools add programs, cut programs, and hope.
2020 Brought Trials for This Patient and Doctor. But Faith and Love Still Grew.New research defines spiritual fortitude: a quality that can help us face this year’s trauma.
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