Tag: LifeWay Research

A Time to Rest

Too often pastors and ministry leaders limp into their vacations and crash into their sabbaticals.

Study: Churches Less Likely Than Before to Provide Help for Those With Opioid Addiction

Lifeway Research found around 2 in 3 pastors (64%) say a family member of someone in their congregation has been affected by opioid abuse.

Most Pastors Have Limited Work Experience

Most senior pastors didn’t step immediately into a lead pastor role as their first ministry position.

Forging Faith: How Growing Churches Are Reaching Young Adults

“You don’t want to lower the bar of discipleship, but you do want to lower the bar of entry to get them on that path.” –Jonathan Moynihan

What Decade Best Describes Your Church Ministry?

Just like bell bottoms were groovy in the 1970s and grunge was awesome in the 1990s, certain types of church activities and ministry methodologies feel like they belong to certain eras.

People Reaching People

Three important shifts contributed to the stirring of evangelism: equipping people to be everyday missionaries, elevating the role of groups, and amplifying opportunities to serve.

Churchgoers Believe Public Perception of Christians Is Declining in U.S.

Those who believe the public perception of Christians in the U.S. is worsening say responsibility for the decline belongs to both Christians and the rest of America.

Difficult But Good: Hispanic Pastors Find Meaning in the Midst of Challenges

Eighty-three percent of Hispanic church pastors indicate their experiences in this role have led to personal spiritual growth.