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Fastest-Growing Churches: Lessons From the Front Lines

Scott McConnell -
“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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What Message Are You Sending Visitors?

Scott McConnell -
By immediately communicating, ‘You are welcome here,’ you are answering guests’ big question: Should I be here?
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Ready to Talk: Are Christians Speaking Truth to Our Culture?

Scott McConnell -
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.
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Pastors Addressing #MeToo, Research Shows

Bob Smietana -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
LifeWay Research: In the past six months, nearly two-thirds of Protestant churchgoers have invited someone to visit their church.
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Why Are People Reluctant to Discuss Their Faith?

Barna Group -
Barna Group: We interviewed U.S. adults for whom spiritual conversations are rare or nonexistent to find out why.
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Does God Want You to Prosper Financially?

Outreach Magazine -
LIfeWay Research: Many Protestant churchgoers say their church teaches that God will bless them if they donate money.
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