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.
Eight in 10 Protestant pastors say the total offerings at their church this year are at or above last year’s levels.
Because the majority of Americans believe religious belief is more personal opinion than objective truth, beliefs will change over time.
LifeWay Research: Pastors appear hesitant to identify with either of the political sides that have emerged in American politics.
LifeWay Research: The #MeToo movement—and more public discussion of sexual and domestic violence—seems to have gotten pastors’ attention.
More than half of Protestant churchgoers under 50 say they prefer to go to church with people who share their political views.
LifeWay Research: In the past six months, nearly two-thirds of Protestant churchgoers have invited someone to visit their church.
LIfeWay Research: Many Protestant churchgoers say their church teaches that God will bless them if they donate money.
LifeWay Research: The more people go to church, the more committed they are to attending their same church in the future.
More than half of Protestant churchgoers say a personal connection inspired them to give money to a charity for the first time.
LifeWay Research: According to the study, the average pastor says their church does six different things to welcome guests.