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processingly photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls After what was a scary year for many, more Americans say they want to avoid fear. According to a study from Lifeway Research, when asked which feeling they seek to avoid the most, 4 in 10 U.S. adults (41%) say fear. Far fewer say shame (24%) or guilt … Continue reading “Americans Most Want to Avoid Fear and Anxiety, Gain Freedom and Safety”

Nikola Knezevic photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls Despite quarantines and social distancing keeping people in their homes during the pandemic, Americans still say they know their neighbors. Almost 7 in 10 U.S. adults (68%) say they trust the people who live in their local community, according to a study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research. Close … Continue reading “Most Americans Know and Trust Their Neighbors”

Seth Dewey photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls Recently, many Americans found themselves in need as the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant loss of life, medical burdens and business closures. Most say local churches were helpful during this difficult season, but some didn’t see the aid congregations were offering. Nashville-based Lifeway Research found 53% of Americans … Continue reading “Most Americans See Churches as Helpful During Pandemic”

Tye Doring photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, online worship services were a novel concept for many churches. In the almost two years since, however, churches have adapted and reached new people with the adoption of digital streaming. According to a new study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research, 45% of Americans … Continue reading “Online Services Expanded Reach of Churches During Pandemic”

Mark Neal photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls Pastors faced increased stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, as churches were frequently forced to adapt overnight. More felt their role was overwhelming at times, yet very few pastors decided to actually leave the ministry in recent years. A new study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found close to … Continue reading “Few Pastors Left the Pulpit Despite Increased Pressure”

Ismael Paramo photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls More U.S. Protestant churches are gathering in person since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and pastors say most churchgoers have returned as well. Almost all U.S. Protestant pastors (98%) say their church met in person in August, according to a new Lifeway Research study. This marks the highest … Continue reading “Almost All Churches and Most Churchgoers Are Now Gathering in Person”

cottonbro photo – Pexels By Aaron Earls Emerging from the pandemic, most churches don’t seem to be underwater financially, but many are treading water. Around half of U.S. Protestant pastors say the current economy isn’t really having an impact on their congregation, according to a Lifeway Research study. The 49% who say the economy is … Continue reading “Most Churches Find Financial Stability in 2021”

Walter Chávez photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls Most people in America may hang Christmas decorations and exchange gifts on December 25, but few say they could give all the details about the biblical Christmas story. A Lifeway Research study finds 9 in 10 U.S. adults say they celebrate Christmas, including many non-Christians. Overall, 91% … Continue reading “Few Americans Confident They Could Tell Biblical Christmas Story”

Burkay Canatar photo – Pexels By Aaron Earls Christmas is a celebration of a real event, according to most Americans. Just don’t expect them to know exactly why Jesus was born and came to earth. A new study from Lifeway Research finds close to 3 in 4 Americans believe Jesus was born in Bethlehem more than … Continue reading “Christmas Celebrates a Historical Event, Americans Say”

Ian Schneider photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls After a season in which avoiding sickness was on most everyone’s mind, many Americans say their New Year’s resolutions address their health. More Americans say their past resolutions have focused on their health, their relationship with God, their finances and their relationship with a family member than … Continue reading “New Year’s Resolutions Focus on Health, God and Money”