October 3rd, 2024

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RESPECT Movie Behind-the-Scenes: Jennifer Hudson Becoming Aretha

Watch the new behind-the-scenes look at RESPECT, starring Jennifer Hudson, and listen to her new single "Here I Am".

Watch the “Monster” Trailer, Coming to Neflix May 7th

Does a single decision define who you are? Check out Monster on Netflix, coming May 7th with an all-star cast.

Minari: Wrestling with God, Finding Home, and the Christian Faith

The Golden Globe Award-winning film, Minari, shares its deep ties to the Christian faith in a newly released featurette.

YES DAY on Netflix Brings the Family Together

YES DAY movie on Netflix challenges you and your family to a day filled with fun activities. Here's a FREE family activity kit to get you started.

Netflix Documentary: Murder Among the Mormons Debuts March 3rd

Murder Among the Mormons takes a comprehensive look at one of the most shocking crimes of the Mormon community and its criminal mastermind.

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The Burial: A Glimpse Into the Life of William Gary

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Pandemic Restrictions Had No Lasting Effect on Churches, Study Finds

Even in states where regulations were severe, most congregations moved on quickly. Jeff Schoch was ready to be done with COVID-19 health safety regulations. Like most ministers in the US, the pastor of Crossroads Bible Church in San Jose, California, did his best to comply with the many pandemic rules imposed by state and local governments. But as soon as they were lifted, he wanted to put them all behind him. He quickly tore down the state-mandated signs about social distancing, hand washing, and masks. “I got rid of every visual reminder in the church,” Schoch told CT. “I was anxious, personally, to make that a memory.” Across the country, Protestant congregations are dealing with the long-term impacts of the pandemic. A new, extensive study by Arbor Research Group and ChurchSalary, a ministry of Christianity Today, found that a lot of pastors are still in crisis. Some furloughed staff members haven’t gone back to work. And even when attendance numbers have rebounded, there are still people missing from many congregations. Christian leaders will likely be grappling with the fallout from COVID-19 for years to come. But, surprisingly, state-level pandemic restrictions had no measurable, lasting impact on American churches. Even in places like San Jose—where the county government imposed some of the strictest rules in the country, the restrictions changed frequently, and authorities aggressively went after churches they said failed to comply—pastors like Schoch were able to just move on. The data doesn’t show any adverse effects from the government regulations. Eric Shieh, a research consultant for Arbor Research, said that surprised him. “You would think that the restrictions made things tougher for churches. They didn’t meet as much, and so you’d ...Continue reading...
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