More US Protestant pastors say the economy is hurting their churches – poll
RNS A new survey of 1,000 Protestant pastors finds that half are concerned the economy is hurting their churches. The survey from Lifeway, the publishing arm of the Southern Baptist Convention, also found that most pastors say congregational giving is in line with the previous year. In the survey, 52 per cent said the economy was […]
Nativity scenes wanted: The creche brings home the Christmas story for these ‘mega’ collectors
EMILY MCFARLAN MILLER, of Religion News Service, reports on those who have made collecting Nativity scenes a hobby…