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  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Despite recent media reports that young adults are running from churches in droves, the beliefs of many younger unchurched people are more connected to historic Christian beliefs than many suspected. More 20-somethings than individuals 30 and older believe in the God of the Bible, the resurrection of Christ and the uniqueness of … Continue reading “Unchurched 20-Somethings More Open than Older Unchurched”

In late 2008, the Assemblies of God Executive Leadership Team, including Assistant General Superintendent Alton Garrison, executive director of Discipleship/Church Ministries Division, commissioned a survey on discipleship that was distributed to AG pastors. Lifeway Research, directed by Dr. Ed Stetzer, conducted the survey and compiled the responses into a report that sheds light on the … Continue reading “2008 Assemblies of God Discipleship Survey Results”

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Though many people insist global warming is real and man-made, Protestant pastors aren’t entirely convinced, according to a new study from Lifeway Research. The telephone survey of 1,002 randomly selected Protestant pastors, conducted in October 2008, discovered that pastors are evenly split about whether global warming is real and man-made. It also … Continue reading “Lifeway Research Studies Global Warming Beliefs Among Protestant Pastors”

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — There’s a surprising new description for unchurched young adults in the United States: spiritual. Despite popular reports that young people aren’t interested in spiritual matters, a new survey by Lifeway Research and the Center for Missional Research at the North American Mission Board shows the opposite to be true. According to the … Continue reading “Young Adults Consider Themselves Spiritual”

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two-thirds of all Protestant churches have expanded their ministry space or outlets in the past five years. Two of these types of expansion correspond to higher levels of growth in church attendance: adding a worship service and building new space on site. Five other types tested showed no significant relationship with growth. … Continue reading “Ministry Expansion Doesn’t Automatically Lead to Attendance Growth”

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Although only 17 percent of Protestant churchgoers in America demonstrate a “decent” level of spiritual maturity, a widespread recommitment to biblical standards has the potential to ignite revival, according to a book by Brad Waggoner, executive vice president of Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. The 17 percent represents those … Continue reading “American Protestants Deviate from Biblical Discipleship Standards”

African-Americans are far more open than other ethnic groups to receiving information about local congregations. That’s one key insight drawn from a survey conducted by Lifeway Research on behalf of the North American Mission Board (NAMB) as NAMB prepares to launch God’s Plan For Sharing (GPS) throughout North America in 2010. The survey, which was conducted … Continue reading “Response to Church Outreach Varies by Ethnic Group”

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With the release of the Manhattan Declaration – a 4,700-word statement from evangelical, Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox signers declaring their commitment to the sanctity of human life, biblical marriage and religious liberty – newly released data from Lifeway Research describe the beliefs of Protestant pastors on these issues, and how often … Continue reading “Protestant Pastors Share Views on Gay Marriage, Abortion”

By Staff Two-thirds of Protestant pastors believe Islam is a dangerous religion, according to survey results just released by Lifeway Research. While opinions vary widely based on factors such as denominational affiliation and political ideology, the survey of more than 1,000 Protestant pastors found 45 percent strongly agree with the statement “I believe Islam is … Continue reading “Most American Pastors Say ‘Islam Is a Dangerous Religion’”

By Staff Protestant pastors in America are working long hours, sometimes at the expense of relationships with church members, prospects, family and even the Lord. A telephone survey of more than 1,000 senior pastors indicated a full 65 percent of them work 50 or more hours a week – with 8 percent saying they work … Continue reading “Pastors’ Long Work Hours Come at Expense of People, Ministry”