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.

How the U.S. Economy Is Affecting Church Giving

Tracking church giving trends

How U.S. Adults Perceive Evangelicals

Evangelicals seen through a political lens

Research: The Opioid Crisis and the Church

How churches are responding

What Does Retirement Look Like for Pastors?

Almost half of retirement age pastors and missionaries are concerned about the financial stability of their family.

Why Gen Z and the Church Aren’t as Far Apart as You Think

Young people and the church have surprisingly similar goals.

Research: Counseling and Discipling Are Pastors’ Most Common Meetings

LifeWay Research explores the nature of pastors' work-related meetings.

The New Religion That’s Driving Us Apart

We are more than the work we do.