Where are all the men in church?
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A church survey has found a ratio of two men to three women in our congregations, with most UK churches having double the number of single women to men. So why is church less appealing to men? And what are some of the creative ways we can reach out to those put off by our Sunday services? Esther Higham spoke to Gareth Thompson from Kingdom Wrestling and Tristan Lury, the founder of Bridge The Gap Football.
Released on 5 Sep 2024
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