Despite Jesus’ saying the greatest would be servants, many Protestant churchgoers find it difficult to serve others.
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Churchgoers Split on Existence of More Sexual Abuse by Pastors
Sexual abuse and misconduct by pastors and other church staff have roiled numerous Protestant churches in recent years. Many churchgoers believe there are still more revelations to be exposed, but few know of specific individuals in their church whose misconduct is still hidden, according to a new study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research.
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Churchgoers Build Relationships, But Often Without Discipleship
Building relationships with other believers seems to come naturally to Protestant churchgoers, however, for many, those relationships are built apart from Bible study and spiritual growth.
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Evangelism More Prayed for Than Practiced by Churchgoers
Most Protestant churchgoers say they are praying for opportunities to share their faith, but most say they have not had any evangelistic conversations in the past six months.
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Most Pastors See Sports Gambling as Immoral, Oppose Its Legalization
Most pastors believe it is morally wrong to bet on sports, while few agree it should be legalized nationwide.
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Small, Struggling Congregations Fill U.S. Church Landscape
In many congregations in the U.S., new faces have become rare. 6 in 10 Protestant churches are plateaued or declining in attendance.
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