Research and Trends

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.

Evangelicals in the Public Arena

While it is true that evangelicals tend to be much more conservative than the overall U.S. population, both liberals and moderates exist within the American evangelical community.

Time for a Change

Lifeway Research surveyed 1,001 adults who left churches. All of those interviewed had eventually made their way to a new church, so this snapshot does not include those who are gone for good.

New Year’s Resolutions Focus on Health, God and Money

The pandemic may have encouraged more people to make changes outside of the annual reminder a new year brings.

Most Churches Taking On New Ministry Opportunities During Pandemic

Congregations display creativity and resilience as they address their communities' changing needs.

Online Services Expanded Reach of Churches During Pandemic

Study shows church participation is in flux.

Bible Reading Increased in 2021, Report Says

People are looking for—and finding—help and hope in Scripture.

Distrust of Christian Leaders Contributing to Millennials’ Growing Ambivalence to Faith

As millennials struggle to make sense of both this world and the next, they are unsure of who they can trust.

Most Churches Find Financial Stability in 2021

How Is the Current Economy Impacting Your Church?

Few Pastors Left the Pulpit Despite Pandemic Pressures

The difficult moments and seasons pastors face require ongoing investment in their spiritual, physical and mental well-being.

Millennials Unsure of Their Purpose, Study Shows

New study relates high suicide rates among millennials to lack of meaning.