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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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Food Banks Thank God for Bacon, Buying in Bulk, and Local Support
With grocery prices up, ministries across the country stretch to feed millions of hungry families during the holidays.
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Seafarer Ministries See Spiritual Needs in Rough Economic Waters
Merchant marines are still struggling, body and soul, after COVID-19 and supply chain disruptions.
Can the United States Be ‘Forgiven Our Debts’?
Even if the debt ceiling resolves, we should consider future generations.
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Let There Be Radio: Lebanese Evangelicals Launch FM Station
Persevering amid the world’s biggest economic crisis, BeLight has found an appreciative audience by offering hope and local Arabic worship.
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With a Small Shift in Evangelical Votes, Brazil Elects Lula
Left-wing challenger directly addressed Christian concerns in final days of runoff.
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Died: Gary North, Who Saw Austrian Economics in the Bible and Disaster on the Horizon
The prolific writer promoted Christian Reconstructionism, libertarian Ron Paul, the gold standard, and fears of Y2K.
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Lebanon’s Christians Resist Exodus from Worst Economic Collapse in 150 Years
Their middle-class salaries now worth peanuts, evangelicals struggle to maintain a faithful presence amid debate over serving God elsewhere.
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How T.D. Jakes and Local Churches Became Affordable Housing Developers
The current crisis has led faith groups in Atlanta and beyond to see the market as part of their ministry.
3 Keys to Real Pandemic Recovery
The Old Testament offers a model for how to restore community and economic life after disaster.
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How Christian Bookstores Survived 2020
Optimism, adaptation, and increased Bible sales carried retailers through pandemic shutdowns, industry surveys report.