Scott McConnell

Scott McConnell, an Outreach magazine contributing editor, is executive director of Lifeway Research. 

Serving Together

We often think about service as something we as a church do. But there are people in your community who are ready to join in if you organize it and are not concerned about who gets the credit.

How Growing Churches Strive to Make Connections

These churches are changing the way they connect with new people.

Faith and Self-Censorship

People are more open to having gospel conversations than we expect

Stop Burnout Before It Happens

Caring for One of Your Church’s Most-Valued Resources

Discipleship Post-COVID-19

Lifeway Research Shows Encouraging Growth in Disciple Making

Encouraging Signs for the Post-Pandemic Church

A glimpse of people’s church experience during COVID and their intentions for church participation post-COVID

Grief, Memorial and Hope

At a time of great national loss the church has an opportunity—and a responsibility.

Avoiding Pastoral Red Zones

Pastor care must be a pandemic priority