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\nThom and Sam examine long-term trends in corporate worship services. Some of the data surprised them. You might be surprised too.
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\n \tThe overall trend is toward expressive worship.
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\n \tRaising hands and speaking in tongues.
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\n \tThe return of the bulletin?
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\n \tAre worship services getting longer?
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\nResources:
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\n \t* California Baptist University
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\n \t* Upward Sports
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\n \tThe Everything Church Resource Directory
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\n \t* National Congregations Study
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\n \t* The Hope Initiative
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\n \t* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector
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\n \tDid you know that fewer than 20% of Southern Baptist pastors have a bachelor\u2019s degree?
\n \tThat is according to a past Pew Research study.
\n \tHow can this be combated and how can we prepare our churches for the future?
\n \tCalifornia Baptist University has a solution.
\n \tCBU offers a full breadth of courses through its online degree programs.
\n \tWhether you\u2019re looking to start your degree, finish your degree, or prepare leaders in your church for advancement opportunities, CBU\u2019s degree programs provide a flexible, online learning environment.
\n \tClasses start every eight weeks, so you can begin any time.
\n \tAn online degree can:
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\n \tHelp you gain a better understanding of your life\u2019s purpose;
\n \tSymbolize competence and integrity in your career; and
\n \tProvide you with the skills and knowledge to make a difference in the lives of others.
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\n \tYour team may benefit from a degree in business, leadership, finance, communications or Christian studies. There are dozens of online degrees available to you!
\n \tThe online Bachelor\u2019s degree in Christian Ministries develops servant leaders with the tools for understanding and communicating biblical truths.
\n \tThis degree prepares students for active leadership roles in the church, parachurch and Christian organizations.
\n \tFinancial aid is available, and thanks to CBU donors, online undergraduate degrees in Christian Ministries and Christian Studies may qualify for additional scholarship, making earning your degree more affordable.
\n \tVisit calbaptist.edu to learn more.
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