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.

America in the Midst of a Generational Transformation of Moral Landscape

Young adults tend to form their worldview primarily through feelings and personal experiences, a generational transformation of moral landscape, rather than logic and facts.

Difficult But Good: Hispanic Pastors Challenges Find Meaning in the Midst of Challenges

Eighty-three percent of Hispanic pastors challenges indicate their experiences in this role have led to personal spiritual growth.

Evangelical Identity

"The results of this study are a warning," commented Ron Sellers, President of Grey Matter Research. "They are a warning to be careful when you see the word evangelical identity."

Southern Baptists Embrace Historic Baptist Political Posture Over Nationalist

A Lifeway study finds Southern Baptists broadly embrace conservative ideology while defending religious liberty for all Americans, aligning with historic Baptist political posture rather than nationalist calls.

A House Divided: Civility in Politics

Using biblical principles and civility in politics to shape opinions about laws and leaders is important. How we treat others in our conversations about politics is also important.

Survey: New Data on Bible Reading Released

Baby Boomers were the only generation that saw a larger increase in the percentage of respondents who credit the Bible as a transformational influence in their lives.

Southern Baptists Lost More Than 1,200 Congregations in 2022

The primary reason congregations are no longer considered active Southern Baptist congregations is that they cease to exist.

Evangelicals in the Public Arena

While it is true that evangelicals tend to be much more conservative than the overall U.S. population, both liberals and moderates exist within the American evangelical community.