Kirk Kirkland to lead Lifeway Worship
November 13, 2025
Lifeway Christian Resources announced this week that Kirk Kirkland will step into the role of director of Lifeway Worship on Dec. 1. See related stories on
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Analysis of Annual Church Profile shows areas of decline, growth in SBC
November 4, 2025
The average Southern Baptist church is likely an older, small Southern church. If you want to find a growing congregation, however, you might need to look for a new, larger church—or even one in the Northeast.
Studies show Americans doubt ghosts, paranormal activity
October 29, 2025
Many U.S. homes may decorate with ghosts and witches for Halloween, but most U.S. adults are doubtful they actually exist.
Study: Rural church ministry ‘has its challenges,’ but pastors ‘find great delight’ in work
October 23, 2025
Life in rural America has its charms and challenges. Those who pastor in small towns across the United States recognize the trials inherent to those areas but believe God is working in their congregations and communities.
Report: Pastors and the state of discipleship
September 8, 2025
In general, pastors have a vague satisfaction with the discipleship happening at their churches but no real way of determining if that is valid, Lifeway Research reported.
Americans’ trust in the Church making rebound?
August 11, 2025
While most Americans remain distrustful of the church, a growing number say they have confidence in the institution. Currently, 36% say they trust the church, according to Gallup’s annual tracking poll.
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.
Pastors, burnout and the myth about a mass exodus
July 31, 2025
“While this story isn’t all wrong, the assertion that pastors are leaving the pulpit in droves because of ministry burnout is a myth. The research tells a different story.”
Study: Mainline pastors less likely to hold historic Christian doctrine
July 22, 2025
According to the National Survey of Religious Leaders report, “Clergy who lead predominantly white mainline Protestant churches are much less likely to hold traditionally orthodox Christian beliefs than clergy in any other group.”
Study shows most churches still pass the plate
July 21, 2025
According to a Lifeway Research study of U.S. Protestant pastors, almost 3 in 4 say their congregation collects physical offerings by passing something around at the worship service.
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