Aaron Earls

NASHVILLE (BP) – After enduring difficult economic seasons recently, churches are better prepared for financial rainy days than they were prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

After climbing steadily for almost a decade, the percentage of Americans who identify as LGBTQ remained steady at 7.2% in 2022, according to the latest Gallup survey.

NASHVILLE (BP) – If you want to be considered a regular at a local church by those behind the pulpit and in the pews, you’ll probably need to show up in person at least a couple times a month.

As fewer Americans interact with pastors on a regular basis, fewer say they trust clergy overall.

ORLANDO, Fla. – In their first meeting of 2023, the Lifeway Christian Resources Board of Trustees heard how the organization plans to leverage recent growth momentum and better serve the church in coming years.

NASHVILLE (BP) – Hispanic churches in the United States face unique challenges but are finding success in building community within their congregations and reaching those outside their walls.

NASHVILLE (BP) – On Christmas Day, churches plan to welcome “all ye faithful” and anyone else who wants to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

NASHVILLE (BP) – The closer it gets to Christmas, the more likely it is church pews will be filled.

Churches invest significant time in services and outreach during Christmas and Easter—for good reason. Most churches see two of their highest-attended events and worship services during the year around those holidays, according to a Lifeway Research study.

NASHVILLE (BP) — Almost every church in the U.S. is holding in-person services again, but some pre-pandemic churchgoers still haven’t returned.