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Study: Church closures and ‘the most significant engine for evangelistic growth’

January 15, 2026

The changing religious landscape in the United States includes a decline in the total number of Protestant churches.

Study: Gen Z’s religious status and how it compares with other generations

January 8, 2026

The latest Pew Research study finds Christianity remains stable after decades of decline, while the story for young adults remains complicated. Since 2020, the percentage of Americans who identify as

When does someone qualify as a regular church attendee?

January 6, 2026

At what point does someone qualify as a regular church attendee? A Lifeway Research study found answers vary.

‘Clarity and courage’: Empowering parents and student ministers

January 4, 2026

Sometimes, youth ministry and parenting feel like two vans passing in the night (or, better yet, passing in the church parking lot). Pastors wave. Parents

First person: A response to physician-assisted suicide

December 1, 2025

The Church has been discussing topics like abortion, embryo adoption, in vitro fertilization and vaccines for many years.

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

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.