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Latest news: Study on childhood faith and why some choose to leave; tips for you Christmas Eve service and more news

Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
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Latest news: Study on childhood faith and why some choose to leave; tips for you Christmas Eve service and more news

To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports and other articles from The Baptist Paper this week, see below.

1. Researchers asked Americans what religion they’d been raised in as well as their current religion, then asked those who switched or left their childhood faith about why things changed. 

New report: Why do some stay in the religion of their childhood and others leave?

2. Because questions about a Christmas Eve service come up every year, here are some thoughts to consider if your church is planning a Christmas Eve service this year.

First person: What to know if your church is having a Christmas Eve service

3. Ban related to church advertisements on buses lifted. Learn more. 

NC city withdraws ban of church ads on buses


EDITOR’S NOTE — These stories were compiled by The Baptist Paper.

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