Tag: LifeWay Research

Christians Say They’re Seeking but not Having Evangelistic Conversations

Christians express a desire to talk about their faith, yet few have shared with someone how to become a Christian in the past six months.

Faith and Self-Censorship

People are more open to having gospel conversations than we expect

Stress Tops Mental Challenges Pastors Face

More pastors identify stress (31%) as their greatest mental challenge in ministry than any other challenge.

Pastors Say They Need to Develop Disciple-Making, Technology Skills

The value pastors place on continuing to grow and invest in their skills shows the care they have for their role in leadership within the church.

Churches Still Recovering From Pandemic Losses

More than 8 in 10 churches have an attendance of at least half of what it was prior to the pandemic.

Stop Burnout Before It Happens

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

Pastors Name Their Biggest Needs

When thinking about ministry difficulties, pastors say they’re most concerned with growing the people inside the church and reaching those outside it.

The Group Most Likely to Still Be Missing From Your Church

As of September 2021, only 3 in 4 churchgoers have returned as their churches have reopened.