Research: Most Americans Know and Trust Their Neighbors
Despite quarantines and social distancing, Americans still say they know their neighbors.
Author: Aaron Earls
4 Hidden Struggles Most Pastors Face
An Honest Conversation About What Many in the Clergy Deal With
9 Ways the Modern Worship Service Is Changing
The average church has made significant adjustments to their worship service in the past two decades.
Research: Americans Most Want to Avoid Fear and Anxiety
An Opportunity to Share the Hope of Christ
Research: Majority of Pastors Feel Supported by Other Local Pastors
Digging in to Pastors’ Relationships With One Another
Pastors Value Denominations Now, Not as Sure About the Future
As many Protestant denominations prepare to gather this summer for their national meetings, most pastors believe it is vital for their church to be part of a denomination but doubt the importance of those types of ties lasting another decade.
Research: Church Closings and the Need for More New Churches
In 2019 church closings outpaced church openings.
Research: How the Pandemic Changed Churchgoers’ Discipleship Habits
Churchgoers were less likely to be involved in small groups during the pandemic, but many added some digital and individual activities to their discipleship routines.
The Toughest Parenting Lesson to Embrace
Learning to see our kids' unique gifts
Research: The Shifting Views of Americans on Meaning and Purpose
As Americans attempt to move past the life-altering effects of 2020, their perspective is shifting on some of the most significant questions facing humanity. A study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research finds, compared to a decade ago, U.S. adults today are more likely to regularly wonder about meaning and purpose in this life but less likely … Continued