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Taking a closer look at pastor pay

September 9, 2026

Senior pastors at Southern Baptist churches have had to make do with less pay and even less purchasing power recently. Compared to two years ago,

Study: Church attendance is up. But what about unchurched?

September 2, 2026

Looking out at those gathered for a weekend worship service, around half of pastors say their congregations have grown. Slightly more than half of U.S.

Study: Which age group is getting baptized the most today?

August 18, 2026

As baptisms in Southern Baptist congregations increase, a growing percentage of those entering the baptismal pools are adults.

Study: How welcoming is your church toward those with disabilities?

August 15, 2026

Pastors and churchgoers assume people with disabilities will feel at home in their church, but congregations haven’t always made sure that would be the case.

First Person: She’s heading off to college; did we do enough?

August 10, 2026

It looks like a girl’s college dorm room exploded all over our dining room table. You’ll find lamps, fan, hangers, plastic shelves, a headboard, bedding,

Who has the higher discipleship scores at your church?

August 6, 2026

Regular small group participants are likely to be among the most mature disciples in a church, but they still need encouragement in some areas.

Study: Racial diversity and the Church

July 27, 2026

Over the past decade, churchgoers are more likely to see someone of a different ethnicity in their congregation but less likely to hear about that racial diversity from the pulpit.