Lifeway Research Archives - Page 7 of 10

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Study: Should churches ‘count’ online attendance?

March 31, 2023

With the rise in online church services, many have different opinions on the acceptability or validity of online church attendance for those with the ability

Study: Church growth key factors include small groups, intentional participation

March 8, 2023

As churches continue ministry in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are finding it increasingly difficult to grow their small groups. However, churches continue

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Responding to sexual abuse: 3 critical mistakes church leaders make

March 1, 2023

Seemingly every day there is a new report of a church mishandling reports of abuse. If you are a church leader, that should alarm you.

Who qualifies as a ‘regular churchgoer’? Study might surprise some

February 23, 2023

To be considered a regular at a local church by those behind the pulpit and in the pews, you’ll probably need to show up in

Study: Nearly half of churchgoers desire more diversity in their church

February 8, 2023

Although pastors are doing more to encourage racial reconciliation, and churchgoers say their church is doing enough to be ethnically diverse, nearly half of churchgoers

Study: More people associating pastors with church scandal

February 2, 2023

As fewer Americans interact with pastors on a regular basis, fewer say they trust clergy overall, a recent study shows. And amid recent headlines of

10 ways to help your small group become healthier, more effective in 2023

January 6, 2023

As a new year begins, many people resolve to leave bad habits behind while embracing better ones. Among people’s most common resolutions, according to a