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.

Research: Most Americans Know and Trust Their Neighbors

Despite quarantines and social distancing, Americans still say they know their neighbors.

Charitable Giving Strengthening in Post-COVID-19 Recovery

90% of donors expect to give the same or even more to charity this year compared with last year.

4 Hidden Struggles Most Pastors Face

An Honest Conversation About What Many in the Clergy Deal With

9 Ways the Modern Worship Service Is Changing

The average church has made significant adjustments to their worship service in the past two decades.

Research: Americans Most Want to Avoid Fear and Anxiety

An Opportunity to Share the Hope of Christ

Pluralistic Worldview Growing Among American Christians

Survey Stresses the Importance of Biblical Teaching

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.