Attending worship services increases longevity

Here’s something church-goer’s will agree with. Worship is good for your health and attending worship services can even extend your life. Research from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee revealed men and women between the ages of 40 and 65, who attend church, reduce the risk for mortality by 55 per cent. Our BCN’s, Heidi Echavarria, chats with a musician here in Lethbridge and this is what he has to say.

Have you ever wondered why we worship? More than just a Sunday routine, worship is a profound expression of the human heart toward its Creator. It’s not just about singing, but about recognizing who God is and who we are in relationship to Him. From the beginning, the Bible shows us that worship isn’t optional: it’s essential to our connection with God and aligning our lives with His purpose.

Studies indicate that attending worship services is associated with less stress and greater longevity, but it’s not just about the worship; it’s about everything else that members of different congregations receive,” Marino Bruce, a social and behavioral scientist and associate director of the Center for Research on Men’s Health at Vanderbilt University, says more.

According to National Library of Medicine, With regard to specific longitudinal studies, a 14-year follow-up study in Canada, that included over 12-thosand participants found that monthly religious attenders had a 22% lower risk of depression compared to non-attenders.

Just like the ministry of preaching, teaching children, and many others, praise is also part of this important work in which we serve God. Through this ministry, God speaks and has called many to add their names to the book of life. At the end, worship shapes not only our faith, but also our lives, offering peace, purpose, and a deeper sense of belonging while being beneficial to our health.