Tag: LifeWay Research

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.

Study: The Economy Negative Impact on Churches

Pastors at the largest churches (those with 250 or more in attendance) are the least likely to say the economy negative impact on churches this year (34%). They are also the most likely to report that giving levels are above those in 2022 (57%).

Southern Baptist Growth in Northeast: Growing Southern Baptist Churches More Likely

Membership in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont churches together grew by 1% from 2017 to 2022. Southern Baptist growth in Northeast is evident as the only region with numerical growth.

AI-Powered Preaching: How Much Should Silicon Valley Impact Sermon Prep?

Pastors and church leaders should be aware of AI-powered preaching uses within their churches while remaining diligent toward the ways in which AI can undermine the message being communicated and change us without us even being aware.

Church Security Measures and Your Church

Compared to three years ago, pastors say theyre more likely to be relying on armed churchgoers and less likely to have a no firearms policy for their building, reflecting shifts in church security measures.