It Takes Everyone
When every member shares the work, the whole body is better for it.
Tag: LifeWay Research
Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture
“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22
Fastest-Growing Churches: Lessons From the Front Lines
“People see “big C” church as judgy, legalistic rules. If we can work together and show the opposite of that, I feel like that’s our role: to rewrite the narrative of church based on serving.” —Meghan Smith, Trace Church
Ready to Talk: Are Christians Speaking Truth to Our Culture?
It is easy to say our goal is to tell others about Jesus, but we often skip the step of asking God to make this possible.
Rest for Pastors: A Time to Rest and Renew
This article explores rest for pastors, outlining why sabbatical and healthy boundaries matter for ministry leaders.
Study: Opioid Addiction in Churches Shows They Are Less Likely Than Before to Provide Help
Lifeway Research found around 2 in 3 pastors (64%) say a family member of someone in their congregation has been affected by opioid addiction in churches.
Most Pastors Limited Work Experience: Insights for Churches
New findings show that most pastors limited work experience does not prevent strong leadership in congregations.
What Decade Best Describes 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, and the decade best describes church ministry.
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.