Most churchgoers say they can address doubts others have about the Bible, but half say they have problems understanding Scripture themselves.
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Most Churches Cautiously Holding Services Again
Churches are gathering again, but services and programs remain drastically different from the beginning of the year.
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Churchgoers Express Hope, Sadness Over Leaders Who Leave the Faith
Public pronouncements by high profile church leaders that they are leaving Christianity are met with a mix of emotions from churchgoers.
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Pastors and Churchgoers Differ on Sermon Length Estimates
When pastors begin to welcome back their congregations to in-person services, they may want to consider offering them a shorter sermon. A new study found Protestant pastors’ estimates of their sermon lengths are shorter than the estimates of their congregations.
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Few Protestant Churches Met in Person for Worship Services in April
As federal, state and local governments weigh relaxing stay-at-home guidelines, most churches continued to avoid gathering physically throughout April. Nine in 10 Protestant pastors say their congregations did not meet for an in-person worship service last month.
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Most Protestant Pastors See Human Activity Behind Global Warming
For the first time, a majority of Protestant pastors believe global warming is happening and caused by humans. A survey from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found 53% of Protestant pastors agree with the statement, “I believe global warming is real and man-made,” including 34% who strongly agree.
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