2008 Assemblies of God Discipleship Survey Results
In late 2008, the Assemblies of God Executive Leadership Team, including Assistant General Superintendent Alton Garrison, executive director of Discipleship/Church Ministries Division, commissioned a survey on discipleship that was distributed to AG pastors. Lifeway Research conducted the survey and compiled the responses into a report that sheds light on the current state of discipleship in AG churches.
Unchurched 20-Somethings More Open than Older Unchurched
Despite recent media reports that young adults are running from churches in droves, the beliefs of many younger unchurched people are more connected to historic Christian beliefs than many suspected.
Bad Economy Challenges Churches but Provides Opportunities
Protestant churchgoers in America remain generous during difficult economic times, and their churches have increased their ministry to the needy. Despite the country being in an official recession for the past year, giving in 2008 was up an average of 4 percent over 2007 according to a survey of 1,000 Protestant pastors by Lifeway Research.
Parents Look Inward Not Upward for Guidance
Most American parents feel their parenting skills and family life are pretty good, but they are reluctant to describe their homes as peaceful, relaxed or joyful and their daily family time consists mostly of eating dinner and watching television, according to a new study from Lifeway Research. While most parents are trying to improve their skills, far fewer look to the church or the Bible for help.
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.