Modeling the Future of Religion in America If recent trends in religious switching continue, Christians could make up less than half of the U.S. population within a few decades How we did this Since the 1990s, large numbers of Americans have left Christianity to join the growing ranks of U.S. adults who describe their religiousContinue reading “Pew Research on Religious Trends”
Author Archives: Kyle Howell
Halloween/Fall Fest/Church?
Well it’s that time of year again. Candy, ghosts, goblins, Hocus Pocus 2, and the debate from Christians on this day. From one side you are worshiping Satan if you are not fully against. From another side you’re seen as legalistic, fanatical, or maybe even unreasonable. So which is it? What if those aren’t theContinue reading “Halloween/Fall Fest/Church?”
Matt Chandler: The Church & Sin
Let’s not beat around the bush. When you first read about Matt Chandler, was your heart broken, or did you want to know the details much like you would when someone just shares the latest gossip? Sin and moral failures are nothing new to the church. One day in Paradise we will not have toContinue reading “Matt Chandler: The Church & Sin“
The Declarations Clicker
“I’ll take, ‘Things That Show The Church Is Going Crazy’ for $1000 Alex.” The material to bring up and discuss is ever growing. I personally like the ease and accessibility we have to everything that is going on around the world and the rapid way in which we can learn it. There is always theContinue reading “The Declarations Clicker”
Financial Match Challenge: Authentic Church
The Texas Mission Board has issued a tremendously gracious challenge: a match of up to $20,000 towards the much needed fund for Authentic Church in Victoria, TX! As the pastor of Authentic, this was a huge surprise and blessing to know that we were being supported. This has been the greatest time of my ministryContinue reading “Financial Match Challenge: Authentic Church”
Meta…This Ain’t Your Grandparents World Anymore
There is a show on Amazon Prime that has as its premise the idea that people would upload their minds into this virtual world where they could live on. Their loved ones and people who worked for this company could enter into this virtual world by way of putting on virtual reality glasses. This ideaContinue reading “Meta…This Ain’t Your Grandparents World Anymore”
6-12th Grades Save the Date
ATTENTION YOUTH 6TH – 12TH GRADES!!!SAVE THE DATE!!TEXAS STATE YOUTH CONFERENCEYOUTH ALIVEAUSTIN, TEXASJUNE 15-JUNE 18, 2022MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW!!
WW3, End Times, Questions…
It’s a fast-paced, hard-to-keep-up-with barrage of information we can receive from all the news and social media outlets. For some people the words “Breaking News” is a drug to their eyes that they can’t get enough of. “What’s happening now? Is it WW3? Is this actually predicted to happen right before Jesus returns? What doContinue reading “WW3, End Times, Questions…”
(re)CONSIDER JESUS
I recently finished an apologetics book. If Christian apologetics is foreign to you, simply think of it as the science of giving a defense of the Christian faith. Apologetics comes from the Greek word apologia, which means “to give a defense.” I frequently speak of it as giving a rational defense for the truthfulness of Christianity.Continue reading “(re)CONSIDER JESUS”
Men’s Conference
“Texas FWB Men’s Conference, March 4-5 at Lakehills FWB Church in Cedar Park. All men in your church are welcome and invited to attend. Please register using the link in the flyer so that the conference planners can get an accurate count of expected attendance.”
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