Study reveals a variety of reasons for adults changing churches
November 8, 2023
When churchgoers find a new congregation, most say their reasons for change had a little to do with both their old and new churches.
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Former Lifeway president Lloyd Elder dies at 90
November 7, 2023
Lloyd Elder, seventh president of Lifeway Christian Resources (formerly the Baptist Sunday School Board), died Nov. 3 at age 90. He led the Board from 1984–1991.
Ministry to women: Study spotlights efforts to reach new generation
October 20, 2023
Ministry leaders and women churchgoers believe ministry to women is working in their congregations, but both feel there’s room for improvement.
Next-gen ministry leaders urged to ‘be the ones who see the ones’
October 13, 2023
Kids, student, next generation and family ministry leaders gathered recently at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, Tennessee, for Lifeway Christian Resource’s annual Next Gen Ministry Conference — ETCH.
How is economy affecting churches? Not that good, study says
October 10, 2023
“The bad news is that most churches continue to feel pain and discomfort from current economic realities,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research, on economy.
Looking for growing Southern Baptist churches? Check the Northeast, study says
September 22, 2023
If you’re looking for a Southern Baptist church, you’re most likely to find one in the South. If you want to find a growing Southern Baptist church, however, you might try the Northeast.
‘Who was this woman?’: New biography offers unique perspective on Elisabeth Elliot
September 11, 2023
The view from the audience is not always accurate and certainly never complete. And the same can be said of viewing the life of Elisabeth Elliot.
How churches can ‘hold the rope’ to serve adoptive, foster care families
August 25, 2023
“Not everyone is called to adopt or foster, and that’s okay. But we can all lighten the load in some way,” says Meredith Weber, an adoption and foster care coordinator.
Holiness and wealth: Prosperity gospel views on the rise, study shows
August 23, 2023
According to a Lifeway Research study, 52% of American Protestant churchgoers say their church teaches God will bless them if they give more money to their church and charities, with 24% strongly agreeing.
Study spotlights ‘growing sense of fear’ in churches
August 10, 2023
A Lifeway Research study finds nearly 7 in 10 U.S. Protestant pastors (69%) believe there is a growing sense of fear within their congregations …
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