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By Aaron Earls In many congregations in the United States, new faces in the pews have become rare. A study from Exponential by Lifeway Research found 6 in 10 Protestant churches are plateaued or declining in attendance and more than half saw fewer than 10 people become new Christians in the past 12 months. “Growth … Continue reading “Small, Struggling Congregations Fill U.S. Church Landscape”

By Aaron Earls Americans are expected to wager more than $8 billion on the 2019 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, but don’t bet on many pastors joining in. A new study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found most pastors believe it is morally wrong to bet on sports, while few agree it should be legalized nationwide. Though … Continue reading “Most Pastors See Sports Gambling as Immoral, Oppose Its Legalization”

By Carol Pipes Most Protestant pastors feel confident about the discipleship taking place in their churches, however, there’s still plenty of room for growth, according to a new study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research. Nearly two-thirds (65%) say they are satisfied with the state of discipleship and spiritual formation in their local church, while 78% indicate … Continue reading “Most Pastors Satisfied With Discipleship Efforts, But Recognize Room for Growth”

By Aaron Earls Most Protestant churchgoers say they are eager to talk to others about Jesus and are praying for opportunities to share their faith, but most say they have not had any evangelistic conversations in the past six months. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found excitement and eagerness about … Continue reading “Evangelism More Prayed for Than Practiced by Churchgoers”

By Aaron Earls Building relationships with other believers seems to come naturally to Protestant churchgoers, however, for many, those relationships are built apart from Bible study and spiritual growth. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found 78% of Protestant churchgoers say they have developed significant relationships with people at their church, … Continue reading “Churchgoers Build Relationships, But Often Without Discipleship”

Most Remain Confident in Their Churches’ Handling of Sexual Misconduct, Abuse By Aaron Earls Sexual abuse and misconduct by pastors and other church staff have roiled numerous Protestant churches in recent years. Many churchgoers believe there are still more revelations to be exposed, but few know of specific individuals in their church whose misconduct is … Continue reading “Churchgoers Split on Existence of More Sexual Abuse by Pastors”

By Aaron Earls Jesus said He came not to be served but to serve, and told His disciples, “The greatest among you will be your servant” (Matthew 23:11 CSB). Despite Jesus’ admonition, many Protestant churchgoers find it difficult to serve others. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found few Protestant churchgoers … Continue reading “Many Churchgoers Fail to Intentionally Serve Others”

By Aaron Earls Spiritual topics aren’t a part of regular conversations with fellow believers for many Protestant churchgoers, but most seem at least somewhat confident others know they’re a Christian. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found those who regularly attend Protestant churches are split on how visible and pervasive their … Continue reading “Churchgoers Split on Visibility of Their Faith”

By Aaron Earls Christians say the Bible is God’s Word, but even among Protestant churchgoers only a third spend time reading it every day. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found those who regularly attend Protestant churches are inconsistent in their reading and thinking about Scripture. The study identifies Bible engagement … Continue reading “Few Protestant Churchgoers Read the Bible Daily”

By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When it comes to trusting God, Protestant churchgoers exercise a great deal of faith in their daily lives—whether in difficult circumstances or when the unexplainable happens. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found 7 in 10 (72%) Protestant churchgoers disagree with the statement: “During difficult … Continue reading “Research Finds Churchgoers Demonstrate Deep Faith but Have Room to Grow”