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Report: One in Three Practicing Christians Did Not Stream Worship Services During Pandemic

According to a Barna Group report 32 percent of practicing Christians did not stream a worship service online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Video: Are You Uncomfortable With The Word ‘Justice’?

Pastor Rechab Gray: “If justice makes you uncomfortable, then it might be that you have not been taught the biblical Jesus, you’ve been taught the American version.”

Iowa Churches and Faith-Based Orgs Among Those Receiving PPP Loans

In Iowa, 69 churches, nine denominational offices, and seven faith-based organizations received a Payroll Protection Program loan of more than $150,000.

Cloud: When the Gospel is Not Enough

Cameron Cloud: Pastors should never neglect the Gospel, but our preaching cannot Biblically be exclusive to the Gospel.

Vander Hart: Him We Proclaim

Shane Vander Hart: Colossians 1 reveals who Jesus Christ is, what He has done for his church, and who we are in Christ. How can we not proclaim him?

Cloud: Two Kingdoms, One King

Cameron Cloud: Christians have always faced the challenges of a dual-allegiance, and their cry has been “No King but Jesus.”

Transcript: Vice President Pence’s Remarks for National Day of Prayer

Vice President Pence: “The American people have long believed in the power of prayer, that the effective and fervent prayer of a righteous person availeth much.”

Churches in Iowa Worshipping Online During COVID-19 (Final Update)

While churches in Iowa can now start to physically meet as the COVID-19 restriction was lifted, many churches are still offering services online.

Poll: Iowans, Is Your Church Physically Meeting for Worship?

Iowans, Caffeinated Thoughts would like to know if your church is meeting physically this Sunday for worship and how you will implement public health guidance.

Vander Hart: Count Others More Significant Than Yourselves

Shane Vander Hart: What would it look like if followers of Christ all consistently counted others as more significant than ourselves during this pandemic?

A Prayer for Easter: He Bursts the Bands of Death

We worship our risen King this Easter who has burst the bands of death. A fact that overshadows every hardship we may endure during this pandemic.

Vander Hart: Are Churches Who Don’t Exercise Civil Disobedience Spineless?

Shane Vander Hart: Civil disobedience is not something that should be taken lightly and is a matter of conscience for every Christian, pastor, and church.

Bair: Holy and Spineless

Phil Bair: If the church had the courage and an acute awareness that they are being oppressed by an evil and insidious form of tyranny, traditional physical Easter services would continue.

Vander Hart: Eddie Mauro Cheapens the Meaning of Good Friday

Shane Vander Hart: Eddie Mauro cheapened the meaning of Good Friday to score political points. He would have been better off not saying anything at all.

Why Is Good Friday Good?

Shane Vander Hart: On Good Friday, 2000 years ago, Jesus completely, totally, finally paid for my sin and yours. How could we not call that good?

WATCH: 2020 Iowa Prayer Breakfast

The 59th annual Iowa Prayer Breakfast was held entirely online on Thursday, April 9, 2020, and featured Dr. Jim Garlow as the keynote speaker.