With the release of the Manhattan Declaration - a 4,700-word statement from evangelical, Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox signers declaring their commitment to the sanctity of human life, biblical marriage and religious liberty - newly released data from Lifeway Research describe the beliefs of Protestant pastors on these issues, and how often they discuss them in church.

African-Americans are far more open than other ethnic groups to receiving information about local congregations.

Although only 17 percent of Protestant churchgoers in America demonstrate a "decent" level of spiritual maturity, a widespread recommitment to biblical standards has the potential to ignite revival, according to a book by Brad Waggoner, executive vice president of Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Two-thirds of all Protestant churches have expanded their ministry space or outlets in the past five years. Two of these types of expansion correspond to higher levels of growth in church attendance: adding a worship service and building new space on site. Five other types tested showed no significant relationship with growth.

There's a surprising new description for unchurched young adults in the United States: spiritual. Despite popular reports that young people aren't interested in spiritual matters, a new survey by Lifeway Research and the Center for Missional Research at the North American Mission Board shows the opposite to be true.

Though many people insist global warming is real and man-made, Protestant pastors aren't entirely convinced, according to a new study from Lifeway Research.