Discipleship Post-COVID-19
Lifeway Research Shows Encouraging Growth in Disciple Making
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Research: Majority of Pastors Feel Supported by Other Local Pastors
Digging in to Pastors’ Relationships With One Another
Pastors Value Denominations Now, Not as Sure About the Future
As many Protestant denominations prepare to gather this summer for their national meetings, most pastors believe it is vital for their church to be part of a denomination but doubt the importance of those types of ties lasting another decade.
Encouraging Signs for the Post-Pandemic Church
A glimpse of people’s church experience during COVID and their intentions for church participation post-COVID
Research: Church Closings and the Need for More New Churches
In 2019 church closings outpaced church openings.
Research: How the Pandemic Changed Churchgoers’ Discipleship Habits
Churchgoers were less likely to be involved in small groups during the pandemic, but many added some digital and individual activities to their discipleship routines.
Grief, Memorial and Hope
At a time of great national loss the church has an opportunity—and a responsibility.
Research: The Shifting Views of Americans on Meaning and Purpose
As Americans attempt to move past the life-altering effects of 2020, their perspective is shifting on some of the most significant questions facing humanity. A study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research finds, compared to a decade ago, U.S. adults today are more likely to regularly wonder about meaning and purpose in this life but less likely … Continued
Research: U.S. Church Attendees Plan to Return Post-Pandemic
When COVID-19 is no longer an active threat to people’s health, 91% plan to attend in-person worship services at least as often as they did before the coronavirus pandemic. That includes almost a quarter (23%) who plan to attend more than they did previously.
Majority of Churchgoers Proud of Church’s Pandemic Response
Almost 9 in 10 Protestant churchgoers (86%) say they are proud of how their church has responded during the coronavirus pandemic, with 58% strongly agreeing.