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.

5 Trending Developments on Sermon Length

Fascinating insights on sermon length and whether that length has changed for individual pastors.

5 Ways the Online World Is Hurting Us

The latest findings from social scientists about how the internet is affecting us.

Churchgoers Agree Self-Denial Is Key to Serving Christ

“Being a disciple of Christ is more than a label. It is living out one’s purpose. That purpose is not one we design for ourselves, but one God created for us.”

Trends in New Hispanic Church Plants

As with most other church plants, new Hispanic church works see exponential growth during the first few years.

Study: Christians Split on How Visible Their Faith Is

LifeWay Research: Fifteen percent of Protestant churchgoers strongly assert that matters of faith are a part of their regular conversations with fellow believers.

Study: Many Christians Don’t Consistently Serve Others

"Few Protestant churchgoers say they strongly agree they are personally taking actions that indicate a life of service to God and others."

Poll: Mapping Americans’ Values and Beliefs

Taking the temperature of Americans' beliefs about 21 issues.

Survey: Sexual Misconduct in the Church

Many churchgoers believe there are still more revelations to be exposed, but few know of specific individuals in their church whose misconduct is still hidden.