Most pastors do not expect their churches to close in the next ten years, yet church closures may be more common than openings.
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Churches Aim to Welcome Guests by Different Methods
According to a Lifeway Research study of U.S. Protestant pastors, more than 99% of churches welcome visitors in at least one of 11 ways.
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Student Ministry Leaders and Parents Share Goals, Desire to Work Together
Student ministry leaders and parents emphasize the spiritual health of their students and want to work together to see them become disciples of Christ.
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Half of Churches Experiencing Post-Pandemic Attendance Growth
U.S. Protestant churches are almost evenly split between those that are experiencing growth and those that are plateaued or declining.
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Complicated Picture of Southern Baptist Churches Emerges From Statistical Analysis
Analysis of recent data considers Southern Baptist churches and where evangelism and discipleship have been most effective.
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Most Americans Skip Lent
Lifeway Research found 3 in 4 Americans (74%) do not typically observe Lent, while 26% participate, statistically unchanged from 2016.
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