Research and Trends

Scott McConnell: The State of Discipleship

Discover where disciples in your church are in their journey. Then design paths to encourage progress toward biblical outcomes.

It Takes Everyone

When every member shares the work, the whole body is better for it.

Addicted to More

Around half of evangelicals say they find their own measure of success and worth in obtaining more things.

Research: The Church Opioid Crisis Response

Discover how churches are responding to the opioid crisis.

What Does Pastor Retirement Look Like?

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

Percentage of American Christians Continues to Decline

The percentage of American Christians continues to decline, but there is hope.

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

Discover how Gen Z and the church share surprisingly similar values and expectations for making a positive impact.

Research: Pastor Counseling Meetings Are Most Common

LifeWay Research explores the nature of pastors' work-related meetings, focusing on pastor counseling 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 Styles Disagreement Are on the Way Out

The distance has closed between traditional and contemporary worship styles, leading to less disagreement.