Advocates question new Lifeway Research study.
Survey finds strong optimism about welcoming disabled, but gaps in preparedness remain.
Most churchgoers give extra to their churches, other nonprofits during holiday season
New study identifies unique features of ministry in small towns and rural areas.
Analysis comparing studies of current and former Protestant pastors reveals factors that predict the likelihood of quitting ministry.
After hovering near record lows for several years, percentage of U.S. adults who trust the church grew slightly in 2025.
New Lifeway Research study found most pastors optimistic about the future
Most of the nation’s largest seminaries are evangelical.
Lifeway Research analysis shows the Northeast is the only region for Southern Baptist growth
Focus will be on training churches to use other databases and background checks.