Rest for Pastors: A Time to Rest and Renew
This article explores rest for pastors, outlining why sabbatical and healthy boundaries matter for ministry leaders.
Research and Trends
Study: Christians Aren’t Voting More Than Expected
Millions of Christians Aren't Voting, according to new research.
Study: Opioid Addiction in Churches Shows They Are Less Likely Than Before to Provide Help
Lifeway Research found around 2 in 3 pastors (64%) say a family member of someone in their congregation has been affected by opioid addiction in churches.
Worldview Mental Health: Key to America’s Mental Health Crisis
The research shows that adopting a Worldview Mental Health perspective is linked to increased 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 Limited Work Experience: Insights for Churches
New findings show that most pastors limited work experience does not prevent strong leadership in congregations.
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.
What Decade Best Describes Church Ministry?
Just like bell bottoms were groovy in the 1970s and grunge was awesome in the 1990s, certain types of church activities and ministry methodologies feel like they belong to certain eras, and the decade best describes church ministry.
How Do Evangelical Protestants Choose a Church?
Digital first engagement has tripled from where it was pre-pandemic, yet three out of four evangelicals are finding a church by walking into a service.
Churchgoers Believe Public Perception of Christians Is Declining in U.S.
Those who believe the public perception of Christians in the U.S. is worsening say responsibility for the decline belongs to both Christians and the rest of America.