Study: Why do pastors leave the ministry?
August 13, 2025
Few pastors leave the pulpit each year, but those who do mostly say it was a personal decision, according to a Lifeway Research study.
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Study: Protestant churches serving local schools in a variety of ways
August 9, 2025
As students head back to the classroom, they’re likely to see the impact of local churches in their schools this year.
Lifeway names interim CEO, begins search for new president
July 15, 2025
Trustees have asked Lifeway’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Joe Walker to serve as interim president and CEO until a new president is named, in accordance with Lifeway’s bylaws.
Free training available for churches to address sexual abuse
July 11, 2025
Many churches have begun using background checks to help prevent abuse, but fewer are trained in reporting potential abuse. Lifeway Christian Resources and Clear Investigative
Study: Pastors less engaged with counseling resources, more isolated
July 8, 2025
Compared to a decade ago, pastors have less training in counseling but are more hesitant to refer church members to professionals.
Lifeway’s Ben Mandrell to preach in view of a call July 13 at Bellevue
July 8, 2025
The pastor search committee at Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, Tennessee, has unanimously recommended that Ben Mandrell, CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources become the church’s next senior pastor.
Study: What are pastors saying about church discipline?
June 26, 2025
Most pastors say their churches have policies in place to address significant misbehavior by church members, but few have actually used those policies recently.
Study asks pastors about relationship between home, work life
June 18, 2025
Among married pastors, 9 in 10 (89%) say their spouse is enthusiastic about their life in ministry together.
Study: What does it mean to be a regular churchgoer?
April 24, 2025
According to a recent Lifeway Research study of U.S. adults, 53% say someone should be considered a regular churchgoer or regular church attender only if they attend church services at least weekly.
Study: Half of Protestant churches seeing growth
March 19, 2025
U.S. Protestant churches are almost evenly split between those that have grown within the past two years and those that are plateaued or declining, according to an Exponential study by Lifeway Research.
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