Lifeway Research Finds Recession Catching Up to America’s Churches
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) declared in September that the recession that began in December 2007 ended in June 2009.
Most Protestant Pastors Say Bush Is a Christian, Oprah Is Not
Protestant pastors overwhelmingly believe that Oprah Winfrey isn't a Christian, but three-quarters of them say former president George W. Bush is.
Lifeway Research Finds American ‘Millennials’ Prefer Experience Over Expertise
When seeking information or advice, almost two-thirds of American "Millennials" - those born between 1980 and 1991 - prefer to rub shoulders with many people who have personal experience rather than a single recognized expert.
American ‘Millennials’ Concerned But Not Fanatical About Environment
Nearly 9 in 10 American "Millennials" - those born between 1980 and 1991 - say it's up to their generation to clean up the environment, but a majority also believes that many Millennials go overboard when it comes to environmental issues.
American ‘Millennials’ Divided Over Same-Sex Marriage
Six in 10 American "Millennials" - those born between 1980 and 1991 - see nothing wrong with two people of the same gender getting married. But men, African-Americans and Southerners are least comfortable among their peers with same-sex marriage, and for the most part Christian Millennials oppose it.
Compensation for Pastors Keeping Pace with Inflation
Compensation for full-time Southern Baptist pastors is rising slightly faster than inflation, but the mounting cost of benefits is forcing churches to provide fewer pastors with medical insurance.