Half of U.S. Protestant pastors say a Christmas Eve service is their churches’ largest event during the holiday season.
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Churches Are Open but Still Recovering From Pandemic Attendance Losses
Almost every church in the U.S. is holding in-person services again, but some pre-pandemic churchgoers still haven’t returned.
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More Pastors Influencing Church Members’ Response to Halloween
As most Americans celebrate Halloween, few pastors are refraining from influencing their church members’ engagement with the holiday.
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Half of Pastors Say the Economy is Hurting Their Church
Half of U.S. Protestant pastors (52%) say the current economy is having a negative impact on their churches, while 7% say it’s a positive factor.
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Leadership Roles of Women Divide Protestant Denominations
A slight majority of Protestant pastors say the position of senior pastor is open to women, but broader consensus exists for other roles.
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Pastors Encourage Single Adults, Some Provide Targeted Ministries
Lifeway Research found some pastors specifically minister to single adults ages 30 and older in their churches, but many do not.
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