This 2017 study examines the leadership of pastors of smaller churches (250 or less in worship attendance) in the area of evangelism. The study was sponsored by the Billy Graham Center for Evangelism, Wheaton College and the Caskey Center for Church Excellence, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and 12 individual denominations. The initial findings from […]
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Lifeway Research: Americans Are Fond of the Bible, Don’t Actually Read It
Americans have a positive view of the Bible. And many say the Christian scriptures are filled with moral lessons for today. However, more than half of Americans have read little or none of the Bible.
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Pastors Split on When to Plan Sermons
Ask Protestant pastors about the topic for next week’s sermon and they might not have any idea. Or they might have known for months.
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Pastors Choose Sermons, Personal Touch to Address Matters of Race
Most Protestant pastors say their church is open to hearing about racial reconciliation. But few say church leaders are.
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Good Intentions, Lack of Plans Mark Church Response to Domestic Violence
Churches want to help victims of domestic violence but aren’t always effective at doing so, according to a Lifeway Research survey.
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Most Churches Hold Sunday Services, Super Bowl or Not
For churches that have Sunday night activities, most pastors say it’s still “game on” despite the big game next weekend.
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