Taking a closer look at pastor pay
September 9, 2026
Senior pastors at Southern Baptist churches have had to make do with less pay and even less purchasing power recently. Compared to two years ago,
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Study: Church attendance is up. But what about unchurched?
September 2, 2026
Looking out at those gathered for a weekend worship service, around half of pastors say their congregations have grown. Slightly more than half of U.S.
Study: Which age group is getting baptized the most today?
August 18, 2026
As baptisms in Southern Baptist congregations increase, a growing percentage of those entering the baptismal pools are adults.
Study: How welcoming is your church toward those with disabilities?
August 15, 2026
Pastors and churchgoers assume people with disabilities will feel at home in their church, but congregations haven’t always made sure that would be the case.
Who has the higher discipleship scores at your church?
August 6, 2026
Regular small group participants are likely to be among the most mature disciples in a church, but they still need encouragement in some areas.
Number of Americans seeing religion as positive influence is falling, study shows
July 24, 2026
Most U.S. adults believe the country would benefit from having a little more religion, but their number is falling.
First person: It’s never too early to teach your kids theology
June 22, 2026
One afternoon, I heard my two-year-old’s voice crackling through the monitor after putting her down for a nap. At first, it sounded like the familiar chatter. But as I listened, I realized she wasn’t babbling.
How effective is your church at serving others?
March 12, 2026
Most churchgoers say they’re looking for ways to serve God as well as the people in their churches and communities, but many still struggle to make that a reality.
Study: What do the ‘nones’ really believe?
February 25, 2026
“The nones’ beliefs that the supernatural exists and that there is something deeper, fuller and transcendent defy the secular narrative that people are fleeing all that is religious and spiritual.”
Study: How often do you confess sins to God?
February 21, 2026
Most churchgoers try to avoid sin before it happens and seek to confess it afterward. For many, confession is a regular part of their faith.
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