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Together, these three—Scripture, meditation, and prayer—foster a lifelong conversation with the living God while submitting ourselves fully to Him in every aspect of our lives. — Jon Watts https://t.co/ZHCvA0sCtl

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In the past six months, the average Gen Z churchgoer has shared their faith story with someone 6.7 times, compared to 2.7 times for those 61 and older. https://t.co/Eb6bvGJPiz

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“A local church’s mission to make disciples includes people who are following Christ, those on the fringes, and those who frown at the church.” — @smcconn https://t.co/pUBFQkfGKs

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NEW: Are you seeking to feed your flock but starving yourself? Have you lost sight of the riches of an entire life lived before God? https://t.co/IceljWMN0H

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A preaching calendar safeguards pastors from picking their favorite soapbox sermons or dodging difficult passages. https://t.co/LCFpCIIk2L

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“No matter how unlikely it may seem that our neighbors who do not identify with Jesus Christ could ever be God’s people, we are testimony to the fact that God is still doing such miraculous feats.” — @smcconn https://t.co/CQjcqwiIM6

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The average Gen Z churchgoer attends worship services and small groups at their church each month more often than older generations. https://t.co/I5Lg0vxyJ2

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“A humble attitude is not only biblical, but it’s also necessary to be heard by those who need to hear about the One we serve.” — @smcconn https://t.co/iABRaijJn8

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“My biggest concern for Gen Z is not that they are disconnected from the church; our research shows that Gen Z is deeply involved. The greater concern is that they are not being deeply formed.” — @_chuckpeters https://t.co/umMFlOdizm

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NEW: How can a church invest in all their neighbors, reaching those who are engaged, those on the edge, and outright skeptics at the same time? https://t.co/lkbJ4Jwqk5

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“When the few do all the work, there’s a danger of pride among them and a lower desire among others to join them.” — @smcconn https://t.co/3L4zosj0Y8

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New State of Discipleship analysis revealed the four adult generations scored similarly on the discipleship signposts overall: Gen Z (65.6), millennials (68.5), Generation X (67.6), and baby boomers and older (67.6). https://t.co/Mqei5W0mR5

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The largest 9% of congregations contain about half of all churchgoers, according to the most recent National Survey of Religious Leaders report. https://t.co/OGZDfg51bh

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The average Gen Z churchgoer attends a worship service at their church 6.2 times a month, compared to 4.8 times for millennials, 5.1 for Gen X and 4.5 for baby boomers and older. https://t.co/fjDnwHAt7i

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NEW RESEARCH: Gen Z churchgoers frequently attend church on Sunday, but their faith often fails to shape their lives during the week. https://t.co/ZwXKRQ7hZe

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If college students are coming home to your church for the summer, consider these ways your church can make a difference in their lives. https://t.co/Y0xi1UMWra

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“Let the Spirit cultivate love for your church and community in your pastor by being good and faithful friends and neighbors.” — @AdamLoretto https://t.co/hWdZhFevmH

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Here are 10 reasons you and your church should be passionate about camp ministry and clear the path for kids and teenagers to attend. https://t.co/YXiKuq6Pih

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“A holistic experience of the church pursuing Jesus’s best for individuals and the community is good for the souls of young and old.” — @AdamLoretto https://t.co/xO6wLXpsZU

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Stress emerges as the number one mental challenge for pastors. Here are three areas that cause the most stress for a pastor. https://t.co/In9VxEg0dd