Lifeway Research
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The Way Forward Insights Report
Explore what the latest research reveals about current challenges in the church, and discover how to combat these challenges by setting five priorities for the way forward for your church today.
60% of Americans say religious belief is a matter of personal opinion; it's not about objective truth
75% of pastors say the primary people-dynamic challenge they face in their churches is people’s apathy or lack of commitment.
44% of worship attendees at the average church also typically participate in small groups.
“Many people can be a member of a church but not participate in the work of the church. Pastors see the potential of mobilizing everyone in the church to minister to others in the church and in their community. But getting everyone motivated and moving the same direction can be challenging for church leaders.”
— Scott McConnell, Executive Director of Lifeway Research
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Which mental challenges do pastors say they face in their ministry?
- 63% stress
- 48% discouragement
- 48% distractions
71% of those who dropped out of church for at least a year between the ages of 18 and 22 say leaving wasn't an intentional decision.
Since the 1970s, Christianity has fallen from nearly 90% of the U.S. population to less than two-thirds.
"We want to raise our kids to become sold-out followers of Christ. We want to see a generation of young adults who are alive in Christ."
— Jana Magruder, NextGen Strategic Initiatives Director
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6 Reasons Worship Attendees Aren’t Group Participants
According to a study from Lifeway Research, the average church sees 44% of worship attendees attend ongoing Bible study groups.
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