Communio-Supported Churches in Fort Worth Move 7,500 People Through Digital Date Nights
Watch leaders from four influential churches in Fort Worth share how Communio help them launch edifying outreach at this time of social isolation.
Watch leaders from four influential churches in Fort Worth share how Communio help them launch edifying outreach at this time of social isolation.
In this backstage interview with Q Ideas, Communio’s president, JP De Gance, shares what drives his work at Communio and the unique ways our organization is helping churches strengthen marriage and relationships to advance good.
Q Ideas Founder Gabe Lyons interviews Communio president JP De Gance on how churches serving marriages and relationships in the cities can build bridges even in the most adversarial places.
Sixty percent of the 180 people who participated in this one church’s digital date night were not members of their church.
New research suggests that children who grow up in warm and loving homes have a better chance to become compassionate adults. Learn more about this interesting Finish research project at the link below.
Children are some of the world's greatest communicators. Enjoy a breakdown of all you'll need for marital bliss by this Kindergarten classroom.
Marriage has been on a downhill trajectory for generations, but with millennials, it's a free fall. Why is this? Check out some of the latest research by Bentley University and Pew Research Center for a comprehensive analysis of this detached generation and where we go from here.
"If we were more honest about the so called challenges of wedded bliss, we'd all be better off." American culture demands for more transparency in marriage. Elle suggests that couples should embrace each moment without the pressure of labeling. “There are moments of both joy and suffering in any relationship, but the sacredness of marriage is weathering the storm.”
Research shows that the psychologically flexible person excels in family life. Characterized by their open-mindedness and independent thinking, they have the ability to embrace every moment. Learn more about how the church can encourage these qualities at the link below.
The instinct to nurture was embedded in male biology from the beginning of creation. Though, nowadays, men have stepped into a more providing role, research shows that our early fathers were caretakers. Read more from this counter-cultural article at the link below.
Wedding planning can be stressful and sometimes, in all the chaos, the concept of marriage can get put on the back burner. Help those in your congregation, in the exciting season of engagement, prepare for a successful marriage with this article by Boundless.
The question, "why" is no stranger to parents. However in a year that's left everyone wondering why, parents are finding themselves stumbling over how to answer this difficult and pressing question - "why are we still at home?" Check out this article by the Child and Family blog for tips on how to guide parents through this difficult season of transparency with their children.
Are you looking for a fun resource to give the married or engaged couples in your congregation? Check out this article by Family Life for date ideas that can be found in unexpected places.
The first step in guiding your congregation towards the process of finding a partner in life is teaching them how to be content on their own. Check out this article by Family Life as they explain their insight on how to encourage others to effectively walk in confidence during a single season of life.
Children and teenagers are spending more and more time online, which is leading to high levels of stress for parents of this age demographic. How can the church help parents navigating the tech space with their children? Check out this article by Barna for a breakdown of what children and teens are doing online and how parents are responding.
2020 has been challenging for us all and with that comes challenges in the work place. Millions of Americans have lost their jobs due to COVID19, whether you find yourself in this position or have a spouse suffering from this kind of lost, check out this resource by For Your Marriage on 7 tips for supporting your marriage during this difficult time.
As we lean into this new year, one of your resolutions might be committing to more meaningful and distraction-less conversations with your family. Check out this resources by Better Marriages for a list of fun conversation starters you can try out with your loved ones.
As the world respond's to a global health crisis, planning for a future with your significant other can be put on the back burner. Check out this article by Better Marriages for a step by step breakdown of simple ways you can guide couples to be proactive during these uncertain times.
American's attitudes about marriage are changing and these trends are consistent with attitudes surrounding morality, which has moved in a less traditional direction. For some of the latest news on these kinds of discoveries, check out this article by Gallup.
The Marriage Foundation released an interesting research paper on the effects of childhood stability in non-married families. For a breakdown of this research, check out the link below.
Need a good laugh? Check out this compilation of hilarious tweets that perfectly depict the good, the bad, and the humorous parts of marriage.
Studies are now showing a link between paternal depression and a child's internalizing of negative emotions. Read more on this groundbreaking discovery by Psy Post study at the link below.
Studies are now showing a link between paternal depression and a child's internalizing of negative emotions. Read more on this groundbreaking discovery by Psy Post study at the link below.
The affects of a father's presence in the household are psychologically exponential for a child's development. That is why promoting responsible fatherhood should be at the forefront of every organizations priorities list. Check out this article by IFS as they share the lengths being taken to promote this kind of environment in black communities.
Cohabitation is the new norm. Shifting gender roles and expectations, the delay of marriage, and a secularizing culture are leading more American adults to believe that moving in together before tying the knot is a good idea. A recent Barna study asked Americans their views on cohabitation: the pros, cons, motivations, and effects of living together prior to marriage. Gain insight into this cultural shift with the article at the link below.
The way that families relate to one another is dependent on generational patterns. Check out this article by Psychology today, as they shed light on simple adjustments families can make to better connect.
The pandemic has brought historic challenges to parents, as they have had to manage their children, while working from home. At this point in the year, many parents are feeling burnt out. Read this article to learn about how they are coping
Springtide Research Institute asked over 2,000 young people, ages 13–25, what they are planning and how they are feeling about this winter holiday season and their answers consisted of two things: rituals and relationships.
Save yourself the time it would take you to navigate to your google search bar and check out this list of must read marriage blogs by marriage experts, Love Thinks!
Nearly all US couples believe that it is possible to have a career, raise a healthy family, and stay in love, but does data support this ideolody? Check out this article by Barna for a breakdown of statistics and helpful insight for making it work.
We live in a tumultuous time. Like all living organisms, love in a marriage needs to be nourished to thrive. What works for one may not work for another, and what worked once may not work now. Therefore, we frequently need to focus on and tend to the health of one’s marriage and not take its existence or our spouse for granted. Check out this article with some simple and practical tips for keeping love strong in today's marriages.
We live in a tumultuous time. Like all living organisms, love in a marriage needs to be nourished to thrive. What works for one may not work for another, and what worked once may not work now. Therefore, we frequently need to focus on and tend to the health of one’s marriage and not take its existence or our spouse for granted. Check out this article with some simple and practical tips for keeping love strong in today's marriages.
Statistics following this years pandemic are predicting a decrease in the number of divorces, since spouses are able to spend more time together working on issues. To read more, check out the link below.
Statistics following this years pandemic are predicting a decrease in the number of divorces, since spouses are able to spend more time together working on issues. To read more, check out the link below.
Interfaith marriages are far more common than that of marriages between two individuals of opposing political parties. Studies are showing that only 4% of people willingly marry into marriages with different political affiliations. To read more about these interesting statistics, click the link below.
Since 1950, we have seen a 30% drop in marriage rates. This breakdown is affecting America’s social fabric and communities in profound ways.
VOX – Today, members of the millennial generation are ages 23 to 38. These ought to be prime years of careers taking off and starting families, before joints really begin to ache. Yet as a recent poll and some corresponding research indicate, there’s something missing for many in this generation: companionship.
THE WEEK – According to a recent YouGov survey, some 30 percent of American millennials say that they are "lonely." More than 20 percent report that they have no friends; a quarter claim to have no close ones. Many even insist that they have no "acquaintances," which should, one hopes, be impossible. But I wonder. For even younger people, in so-called "Generation Z," the figures are even bleaker.