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.

Research: Pastors’ Views on Global Warming

For the first time, a majority of Protestant pastors believe global warming is happening and caused by humans. A survey from Nashville-based LifeWay Research found...

Research: Pastors, Current Events and End Times

A majority of pastors see signs of the end times in current events.

New Poll Reveals Almost Two-Thirds of Churches See Drop in Giving

Findings from a new State of the Plate poll

Survey: Americans Losing Grip on Basic Spiritual Concepts

The time is past to assume people have a basic knowledge of the Bible.

Survey: Midweek Church Attendance Spikes Due to COVID-19

Results of a countrywide survey of church leaders by Faithlife

Survey: Pastors’ Concern About the Church’s Future

New research with implications for after the quarantine is lifted

Survey: How Churches Are Responding to the Coronavirus Crisis

Over 1500 church leaders responded to our Covid-19 Church Survey.

Why We Needed to Create a Cultural Research Center

Tracking the seven mountains of cultural influence.