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Study: Majority of churchgoers invite guests to services

July 23, 2024

When churchgoers show up to their church’s worship service, they’re often hoping to have a guest with them, a Lifeway Research study shows.

Study: Many churches use background checks. What about abuse training?

July 18, 2024

While a majority of Southern Baptist congregations use background checks, just over a third are trained in reporting sexual abuse, and even fewer have training on how to deal with sexual abuse survivors.

Study: Is SBC’s CP the best way to support spread of gospel worldwide?

July 16, 2024

A survey of Southern Baptist congregations conducted by Lifeway Research found 2 in 3 congregations believe CP is the most effective and efficient way to support the spread of the gospel worldwide (66%).

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‘Unchurched Christians’: Lessons from ‘new normal’ of church attendance

July 12, 2024

The local church has lost its prominence and priority in the life of many professing Christians. According to Lifeway, 54% of evangelicals believe worshipping alone or with one’s family is a valid replacement for regularly attending church.

Lifeway resource explores church switching trends

July 10, 2024

Lifeway Research’s Insights Report, Pew to Pew, explores data and uncovers practical tips regarding both groups — the movers, those leaving a church because of a change in location, and the shakers, those leaving for reasons closer to home.

Study: Is public perception of Christians declining? 69% of churchgoers say yes.

June 26, 2024

A Lifeway Research study finds around 7 in 10 (69%) believe people’s perceptions of Christians in the U.S. are getting worse, while 21% disagree. Another 10% say they aren’t sure.

Most churches not supporting pregnancy resource centers, study finds

June 18, 2024

“According to those who attend, the majority of Protestant churches in the U.S. are not supporting a pregnancy resource center that exists either separately or as part of their church,” said Scott McConnell of Lifeway Research.