Americans Have Mixed Impressions of Southern Baptists’ Identity
The majority of Americans have a favorable impression of Southern Baptists, according to a recent Lifeway Research study. However, 40 percent of respondents have an unfavorable view of the denomination, more than a third strongly assume an SBC church is not for them, and the negativity is higher among the unchurched.
Pastors Plan to Host Christmas Services Despite Busyness of Christmas Day
While 9 in 10 pastors plan for their churches to host Christmas Day services this year, there may be plenty of space in the pews for those who actually attend.
Pastors Say Porn Impacts Their Churches, Many Unsure to What Degree
Most pastors believe pornography has adversely impacted the lives of their church members, but almost half cannot estimate what percentage of their congregation views porn.
Pastors Say Mormons Not Christians
Most pastors feel strongly that Mormons are not Christians, according to a survey by Lifeway Research. The survey polled 1,000 American Protestant pastors and asked them to respond to the statement: "I personally consider Mormons (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) to be Christians."
Pastors Feel Privileged and Positive, Though Discouragement Can Come
Though almost all pastors feel privileged to be in ministry, a majority also experience loneliness and discouragement. That is the finding of a survey by Lifeway Research of 1,000 American Protestant pastors conducted Aug. 17-24, 2011.
Bible Readers Want Accuracy, Word-For-Word Translation
Most American Bible readers prefer word-for-word translations of the original Greek and Hebrew over thought-for-thought translations and value accuracy over readability.