Research and Trends

Addicted to More

Scott McConnell - December 3, 2025

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

David Kinnaman - November 26, 2025

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.

Fastest-Growing Churches: Lessons From the Front Lines

Scott McConnell - October 14, 2025

“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

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Poll: Mapping Americans’ Values and Beliefs

James Emery White - June 18, 2019

Taking the temperature of Americans' beliefs about 21 issues.

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Survey: Sexual Misconduct in the Church

Aaron Earls - June 16, 2019

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.

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6 Striking Trends Shaping the U.S. and World

James Emery White - May 9, 2019

Here are six notable demographic trends that will shape the future of the world and the church.

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Research: Pastors Satisfied With Discipleship Efforts

Carol Pipes - May 5, 2019

Nearly two-thirds (65%) say they are satisfied with the state of discipleship and spiritual formation in their local church.

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What Are Pastors’ Views on Illegal Immigration?

Aaron Earls - April 30, 2019

While 80% of pastors today say the government has the responsibility to stop illegal immigration, that’s down from 87% in a 2014 LifeWay Research survey.

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Study: A Majority of Pastors Oppose Sports Gambling

Aaron Earls - April 21, 2019

LifeWay Research: Around 6 in 10 (59 percent) pastors agree it is morally wrong to bet on sports.

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Are Churches Growing or Declining?

Aaron Earls - March 28, 2019

LifeWay Research found 6 in 10 Protestant churches are plateaued or declining in attendance.

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Survey Names ‘Most Sinful’ States

WalletHub - March 26, 2019

WalletHub compared the 50 states across 43 key indicators of immorality.

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