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.
When I’ve asked preacher’s kids why they think they struggled, here are some of the reasons they’ve told me…
The research, part of the annual American Worldview Inventory 2025, found that just one out of every seven self-described Christians — just 14% — holds a biblically accurate understanding of sin.
If I ask you about your teenage years, you might tell me you were the perfect adolescent. If so, I know you also lie about other things.
Good pastors are hard to find. Some churches that are without a pastor have spent two years or longer in a search for their next one.
Here’s why this place in your church matters more than you might think.
I’m always thrilled when local churches make the decision to share their story on local TV.
Pastors have a lot of thoughts about discipleship, but they aren’t sure it’s happening in their churches.
You can help new congregations succeed beyond their first generation by supporting them during two critical early stages.
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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