Research and Trends

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.

David Kinnaman: Deconstruction Demystified

Deconstruction may not be about finding reasons to leave, but rather seeking guidance for a deeper stage of faith.

The Next Level: A Snapshot of Church Multiplication Trends

Seventeen percent of churches say they were directly or substantially involved in a church plant that opened in the last three years.

Discipleship on Purpose

Sharing the gospel and teaching each other should never stop. Starting and maintaining the relationships to foster both evangelism and discipleship is also nonstop.

A Time to Rest

Too often pastors and ministry leaders limp into their vacations and crash into their sabbaticals.

Study: A Surprising Number of Christians Say They Aren’t Voting

Millions of Christians are unlikely to vote.

Study: Churches Less Likely Than Before to Provide Help for Those With Opioid Addiction

Lifeway Research found around 2 in 3 pastors (64%) say a family member of someone in their congregation has been affected by opioid abuse.

Worldview May Be Key to America’s Mental Health Crisis

The research indicates that those who adopt these unbiblical beliefs are significantly more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and fear.

New Study: Evangelical Giving Is Down

The proportion who supported neither church nor charity rose from 19% to 31% in the past three years.

Most Pastors Have Limited Work Experience

Most senior pastors didn’t step immediately into a lead pastor role as their first ministry position.

Evangelicals View AI with Cautious Optimism, New Study Reveals

The vast majority of evangelicals believe artificial intelligence is simply a tool, and like any tool, it can be used for good or for evil.