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Study: Why do pastors leave the ministry?

August 13, 2025

Few pastors leave the pulpit each year, but those who do mostly say it was a personal decision, according to a Lifeway Research study.

Americans’ trust in the Church making rebound?

August 11, 2025

While most Americans remain distrustful of the church, a growing number say they have confidence in the institution. Currently, 36% say they trust the church, according to Gallup’s annual tracking poll.

Study: Protestant churches serving local schools in a variety of ways

August 9, 2025

As students head back to the classroom, they’re likely to see the impact of local churches in their schools this year.

GCR Task Force files (part 3): Dallas-Fort Worth meeting sparks ‘polarized’ discussion

August 8, 2025

Staff members of The Baptist Paper, a sister publication to The Alabama Baptist and part of TAB Media Group, continue their review of the audio

Pastors, burnout and the myth about a mass exodus

July 31, 2025

“While this story isn’t all wrong, the assertion that pastors are leaving the pulpit in droves because of ministry burnout is a myth. The research tells a different story.”

Study: Mainline pastors less likely to hold historic Christian doctrine

July 22, 2025

According to the National Survey of Religious Leaders report, “Clergy who lead predominantly white mainline Protestant churches are much less likely to hold traditionally orthodox Christian beliefs than clergy in any other group.”

Study shows most churches still pass the plate

July 21, 2025

According to a Lifeway Research study of U.S. Protestant pastors, almost 3 in 4 say their congregation collects physical offerings by passing something around at the worship service.