Difficult But Good: Hispanic Pastors Challenges Find Meaning in the Midst of Challenges
Eighty-three percent of Hispanic pastors challenges indicate their experiences in this role have led to personal spiritual growth.
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Southern Baptists Embrace Historic Baptist Political Posture Over Nationalist
A Lifeway study finds Southern Baptists broadly embrace conservative ideology while defending religious liberty for all Americans, aligning with historic Baptist political posture rather than nationalist calls.
Southern Baptists Lost More Than 1,200 Congregations in 2022
The primary reason congregations are no longer considered active Southern Baptist congregations is that they cease to exist.
Could the Rise of the Nones Be Over?
Some research organizations have seen a leveling off of the growth in religiously unaffiliated Americans, signaling the rise of the nones may be slowing.
Who Makes Your Church’s Budget? A Look at Church Budgeting
Pastors indicate more variety in who is involved in creating their church budgeting.
Right on Target: Women’s Ministry Impact
Women’s ministry can be seen as a program. This article explores the women's ministry impact on how churches engage women and the value of targeted ministry for women.
U.S. Christians Support Solution to Israel-Palestinians Conflict that Benefits Israel and Palestinians
Most American Christians (88%) say Israelis have the right to determine their own statehood and government. They support a Solution to Israel-Palestinians Conflict that benefits both Israel and Palestinians.
Pastors Planning Several Christmas Events Churchgoers Say They Enjoy
Churchgoers say they enjoy going to an average of four church-led Christmas events from a list of potential events.
New Normal Settles for Churches Post-Pandemic
Most small churches (58%) are near or above their pre-pandemic worship service attendance levels.
Church Switchers Identify Factors Behind Their Decision
Church switchers often reflect how residential moves shape church choice; three in five (60%) churchgoers who switch say they decided to attend their current church due to relocation.