Author: Steve Rabey
-
Is the U.S. church dying? Colorado Springs author says ‘biblical’ churches growing
For years, sociological surveys have painted a picture of Christianity in decline: • Pew: “U.S. Public Becoming Less Religious” • Gallup: “U.S. Church Membership Down Sharply in Past Two Decades” • The Southern Baptist Convention’s LifeWay Research reported this year that 60 percent of Protestant churches face plateaued or declining attendance. News headlines have highlighted…
-
The crux of religion and mental health: The church often helps, sometimes hurts
Velda Baker, a faith community nurse, helps the homeless community find resources for their physical and mental health. (Video by Katie Klann) “Pray harder,” Tracy Monteith heard from fellow church-goers, including her husband, a fledgling pastor, when the darkness of depression kept her from getting out of bed in the morning. When hours would pass…
-
Ears, hearts and prayers: Stephen Ministers help those who hurt
Who can you turn to when life gets hard? Hundreds of people in and around the Springs turn to Stephen Ministers, lay people who have undergone training in providing one-to-one care for those who hurt. “Not everyone can get in to see the pastor,” says Ann Christensen, the Stephen Ministry leader at St. Patrick Roman…
-
Palmer Lake publisher leads national trade group for Mind-Body-Spirit industry
Karen Stuth, a Texas native and retired lawyer, never imagined that her lifelong passion to search out the world’s spiritual truths would help anyone beyond her and a few friends. Now she’s a national leader in the growing field of Mind-Body-Spirit products and services. “I feel like I’ve been irresistibly drawn down this path to…
-
Palmer Lake publisher leads national trade group for Mind-Body-Spirit industry
Karen Stuth, a Texas native and retired lawyer, never imagined that her lifelong passion to search out the world’s spiritual truths would help anyone beyond her and a few friends. Now she’s a national leader in the growing field of Mind-Body-Spirit products and services. “I feel like I’ve been irresistibly drawn down this path to…
-
Colorado Springs businessman resurrects Promise Keepers
It began in 1990 with a vision. University of Colorado football coach Bill McCartney saw thousands of men worshiping together and confessing their sins to one another. He created a ministry called Promise Keepers to make the vision a reality. “A man’s man is a godly man,” he said. Only a few dozen men went…
-
Colorado Springs businessman resurrects Promise Keepers
It began in 1990 with a vision. University of Colorado football coach Bill McCartney saw thousands of men worshiping together and confessing their sins to one another. He created a ministry called Promise Keepers to make the vision a reality. “A man’s man is a godly man,” he said. Only a few dozen men went…
-
Pastor spouses find ways to ease ministry stress
Leading a church can be difficult and stressful, and these strains also affect the wives and husbands of pastors. “Ministry is a great and terrifying privilege,” said Brenda Maldonado, whose husband, Mike, is pastor of Colorado Springs Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1305 N. Union Blvd. “You get to see the most beautiful moments of people’s…
-
Colorado Springs Methodists consider leaving historic denomination amid LGBTQ exclusion
Pastors are acquainted with grief, and officiating at funerals is one of their duties. But some local Methodist pastors say the loss they’re experiencing now is more painful. They believe they are witnessing the demise of their denomination, leaving them both heartbroken and confused about the direction forward. – Want more local news? Sign up…
-
Colorado Springs residents find community in cohousing
Most Americans say the country is divided, and many tell pollsters they experience loneliness, social isolation and a lack of connection with others. But the 82 residents of Casa Verde Commons, a cohousing community north of downtown Colorado Springs, are working to overcome division and isolation through community and cohesion. The Rodriguez family recently sold…