Lifeway Research Looks at Role of Faith in Parenting
The vast majority of parents hope their children grow up to live good lives, but for many, parental success does not include faith in God - even among parents who are evangelical Christians, according to a new study from Lifeway Research.
Americans Open to Outreach from Churches
Despite worries among evangelicals that Americans are set against attending church, most people would attend if invited in the right manner.
SBC Executive Committee Study Views of Cooperative Program
The large majority of Southern Baptists believe strongly in the Cooperative Program (CP) - the Southern Baptist Convention's unified approach to missions support - because it allows congregations to accomplish more together than they could achieve by themselves. New data from Lifeway Research indicates 1 in 4 pastors see room for improvement in how CP dollars are allocated and how efficiently they are being used.
Americans Wary of Political Endorsements from Pastors, Churches
As a hotly contested presidential election approaches, Americans strongly believe churches should tread lightly when it comes to political activity.
Lifeway Research Survey Focuses on Views of Homosexuality, Impact on Outreach
Americans hold contradictory opinions on the issue of homosexuality, including whether homosexual behavior is sinful. A similar percentage of Americans consider homosexual behavior sinful to those who do not, and neither view gains a majority, according to a new study by Lifeway Research.
Unchurched Prefer Cathedrals to Contemporary Church Designs
People who don't go to church may be turned off by a recent trend toward more utilitarian church buildings.