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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Half of Protestant Pastors Approve of Trump’s Job Performance

Aaron Earls - October 16, 2018

LifeWay Research: Pastors appear hesitant to identify with either of the political sides that have emerged in American politics.

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How Are We Addressing Sexual and Domestic Abuse in the Church?

Bob Smietana - October 11, 2018

LifeWay Research: Three-quarters of pastors (77 percent) say they speak about domestic violence at least once a year.

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Pastors Addressing #MeToo, Research Shows

Bob Smietana - October 9, 2018

LifeWay Research: The #MeToo movement—and more public discussion of sexual and domestic violence—seems to have gotten pastors’ attention.

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Barna: Christians in the Workplace

Barna Group - October 7, 2018

These new findings from Barna explore how Christians feel about vocation and calling.

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Understanding the Relationship Between Giving and Volunteering

Barna Group - September 25, 2018

There are some fascinating relationships between people's perceptions of volunteering and financial giving.

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New Research on Politics in the Pews

LifeWay Research - September 23, 2018

More than half of Protestant churchgoers under 50 say they prefer to go to church with people who share their political views.

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Pew Provides a New Snapshot of Religion in America

Pew Research - September 16, 2018

Pew Research: The new typology sorts Americans into seven groups based on religious and spiritual beliefs.

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How Often Do Christians Really Invite Others to Church?

Bob Smietana - September 13, 2018

LifeWay Research: In the past six months, nearly two-thirds of Protestant churchgoers have invited someone to visit their church.

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