Half of U.S. churches to honor America’s 250th anniversary, Lifeway Research finds
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, half of pastors say their churches will join in the festivities.
Lifeway leaders pledge theological faithfulness, discipleship assistance at SBC Annual Meeting
ORLANDO, Fla. – Speaking to messengers at the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting, Lifeway Christian Resources’ new president and previous interim CEO both reaffirmed the entity’s commitment to equipping churches to make disciples with resources built on Scripture.
Canadians see split between religious beliefs and truth, State of Theology finds
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Canadians don’t think religious belief is about objective truth, and their religious beliefs demonstrate that reality.
Spiritual matters missing from many churchgoers’ conversations
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — While some Americans show up to church on Sunday morning, those in their lives Monday through Saturday may never hear about it.
Churchgoers look to join with others in their discipleship walk
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Churchgoers are getting better at developing and deepening relationships within their congregations, but it’s still not a strength.
Southern Baptists see attendance, baptism gains amid membership declines
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Southern Baptist churches saw sustained growth in attendance and baptisms, but the two-decade membership decline continued in 2025.
Pastors, churchgoers see AI as concerning and confusing, according to Lifeway Research
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — As the prevalence of artificial intelligence grows in the broader culture, some within the church are skeptical of downloading AI into the ministry.
Churchgoers seek God in intentional and impromptu ways, says Lifeway Research
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Most churchgoers look for time to spend with God and regularly find themselves with Him in unplanned moments.
Growing number of churchgoers face doubts, Lifeway Research finds
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – When facing difficult circumstances, most churchgoers still trust in God’s love and provision. Some, however, begin to question God’s character and involvement in their lives, and their number has grown in recent years.
Pastors support legal immigration, split on deportation levels, Lifeway Research finds
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Pastors overwhelmingly view legal immigration positively but are more divided over the proper response to those who are in the United States illegally.
