The recent decline in US church attendance is linked to the breakdown of marriages, as highlighted by J.P. De Gance of Communio. He emphasizes the need for churches to prioritize marriage ministries, pointing out that most American churches lack such initiatives. By shifting focus and investing in relationship-centered programs, churches can strengthen families, revitalize faith communities, and promote healthier relationships.
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The Marriage and Fertility Crisis Is a Worldview Problem. And the Church Is the Only Institution That Can Fix It.
Communio’s J.P. De Gance told The Christian Post that America’s marriage and fertility crisis is fundamentally a worldview problem — and that the church must recapture a Christian vision of family before it can offer it to the world.
The Church Is Shrinking. But the Christians Who Remain Have the Happiest Marriages in America.
A new IFS report finds 79% of churchgoing Catholics and 74% of churchgoing Protestants are very happily married, compared to 66% of non-religious spouses. The faith-family paradox is real and it’s good news for your church.
Dads Are More Involved Than Ever. But “Involved” Shouldn’t Mean “Just Like Mom.”
A new IFS essay argues that fathers bring distinct, non-interchangeable contributions to their children. The research backs it up — and so does the church. Here’s why it matters for your family ministry.