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.

Loneliness in America

The majority of adults has anywhere between two and five close friends (62 percent), but one in five regularly or often feels lonely.

9 Updated Trends About Christmas Eve Services

These are some of the trends we are seeing regarding how churches are approaching Christmas Eve Services.

What Do Americans Believe About God?

LifeWay Research: Many Americans who hold evangelical beliefs also hold beliefs that are not keeping with Scripture.

How Churches View Today’s Economy

LifeWay: Today, 45 percent of pastors see the economy as benefiting their church, while 35 percent say it is having no impact.

Pastors See Economic Turnaround in 2018 Giving

Eight in 10 Protestant pastors say the total offerings at their church this year are at or above last year’s levels.

Survey: Christians Set the Bar High in the Workplace

Barna Group: Most employed Christians want to do good in their places of work—but not always in a way that stands out.

The More You Care, the More You Care

Barna Group: Caring about global poverty means caring about other issues.

What Does Americans’ Theology Really Look Like?

Because the majority of Americans believe religious belief is more personal opinion than objective truth, beliefs will change over time.