Author Archives: Bill Ellenberger

Church attendance can strengthen society A recent study has shown that church attendance can improve one’s marriage, strengthen bonds between fathers and children, lower divorce and out-of-wedlock birth rates, and enhance social stability. Those are some of the conclusions from … Continue reading →

What is a Church to do? After your pastor leaves, no matter what the circumstances, there is a sense of implosion, abandonment, and or a great loss. There can be even a grieving process for some. This is major in … Continue reading →

New study shows trends in tithing and donating: Part 2 Americans are known the world over as having big hearts in giving. Certainly we do well when an appeal is made verses giving voluntarily in our belief to the Lord. … Continue reading →

Recent survey by Focus on the Family On April 25, 2008, Pastoral Ministry’s Vice President H.B. London asked what you were thinking about political correctness in the pulpit. We would like to express our thanks to those of you who … Continue reading →

New research describes use of technology in churches – Part II As I mentioned last time, many of us have viewed church services on TV or attend a church that uses the latest technology. The services can be as simple … Continue reading →