Research and Trends

Fastest-Growing Churches: Lessons From the Front Lines

“People see “big C” church as judgy, legalistic rules. If we can work together and show the opposite of that, I feel like that’s our role: to rewrite the narrative of church based on serving.” —Meghan Smith, Trace Church

What Message Are You Sending Visitors?

By immediately communicating, ‘You are welcome here,’ you are answering guests’ big question: Should I be here?

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.

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.

Research: Only 1 in 3 18–35-Year-Olds Feels Cared For

Research based on Barna Group's largest ever study, in partnership with World Vision.

Research: ‘Worship Wars’ Are on the Way Out

The distance has closed between traditional and contemporary styles.

Christian Civility and Politics

Many evangelicals by belief say they give others the benefit of the doubt but are frequently assumed to be attacking those with whom they disagree.

What Churches Do on Wednesday Nights

Most churches have Wednesday night activities. Here's what they do.

David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock: Faith for Exiles

5 Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in Digital Babylon

Understanding Our Digital Babylon

Screens disciple. We must be aware of the ways the digital revolution is assimilating us to our culture.