Study: Majority of churchgoers invite guests to services
July 23, 2024
When churchgoers show up to their church’s worship service, they’re often hoping to have a guest with them, a Lifeway Research study shows.
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Study: Many churches use background checks. What about abuse training?
July 18, 2024
While a majority of Southern Baptist congregations use background checks, just over a third are trained in reporting sexual abuse, and even fewer have training on how to deal with sexual abuse survivors.
‘Unchurched Christians’: Lessons from ‘new normal’ of church attendance
July 12, 2024
The local church has lost its prominence and priority in the life of many professing Christians. According to Lifeway, 54% of evangelicals believe worshipping alone or with one’s family is a valid replacement for regularly attending church.
VBS follow-up: 5 ideas for ‘crucial outreach’
July 2, 2024
The days and weeks immediately following VBS are the most crucial for outreach. But so often this critical element seems to fall through the cracks.
Study: Is public perception of Christians declining? 69% of churchgoers say yes.
June 26, 2024
A Lifeway Research study finds around 7 in 10 (69%) believe people’s perceptions of Christians in the U.S. are getting worse, while 21% disagree. Another 10% say they aren’t sure.
Kendrick brothers share behind-the-scenes look at film ‘The Forge’
June 15, 2024
Attendees to the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting were given the chance to watch an early screening of “The Forge,” a film from Stephen and Alex Kendrick. “The Forge” will be released exclusively in theaters Aug. 23.
2025 VBS to ‘magnify’ details of Scripture, lead kids to discover God’s bigness
June 6, 2024
Lifeway Christian Resources recently announced 2025’s Vacation Bible School theme. The theme seeks to show children that God can be found in even the smallest pieces of His creation and how to admire those details.
Study: Same-sex marriage and where pastors stand today
June 5, 2024
While support for same-sex marriage among churches has remained statistically unchanged in recent years, there are still divides, most notably between mainline protestants and evangelicals.
Lifeway to continue operating lifewayworship.com
June 3, 2024
Lifeway President and CEO Ben Mandrell announced Lifeway plans to continue operating lifewayworship.com
Is your church’s special needs ministry connecting with families?
May 30, 2024
Almost all churches believe they are welcoming places for everyone. But many families that include individuals with special needs often feel otherwise. Experts say it doesn’t have to be this way.
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