Research and Trends

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.

Faith Rising: Gen Z and Millennials Lead a Comeback for Jesus

We need to encourage faith sharing not through pressure or guilt, but by inviting people to see that their neighbors may be far more open than they assume.

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.

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.