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Empty Buildings, Full Hearts: A Chance to Help

December 22, 2025

In Akron, a strange thing is happening. There are more people without homes than ever before. At the same time, many churches are closing down and sitting empty. This is not a coincidence. It's a problem that needs solving. More than 600 people in Summit County are homeless right now. That's a big

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The Empty Pew: A Pastor's Struggle with Declining Religion

September 6, 2024

Imagine a church built for hundreds, now hosting just a handful of elderly members. This is the reality for First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, a church closing its doors after 150 years. What's more, the pastor, Ryan Burge, is known for his research on the very decline in religious affil

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