Lifeway Research Archives - MinistryWatch
Most churchgoers give extra to their churches, other nonprofits during holiday season
Churchgoing adults in the U.S. are likely to make financial and item donations during the Christmas season, according to a Lifeway Research study.
New study identifies unique features of ministry in small towns and rural areas.
Life in rural America has its charms and challenges. Those who pastor in small towns across the United States recognize the trials inherent to those areas but believe God is working in their congregations and ...
Analysis comparing studies of current and former Protestant pastors reveals factors that predict the likelihood of quitting ministry.
Analysis 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.
While most Americans remain distrustful of the church, a growing number say they have confidence in the institution.
New Lifeway Research study found most pastors optimistic about the future
American organized religion has been on the decline for decades, but churches aren’t dead yet.
Most of the nation’s largest seminaries are evangelical.
Seminary enrollment is up, according to data collected by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), an accrediting agency for seminaries.
Lifeway Research analysis shows the Northeast is the only region for Southern Baptist growth
Southern Baptists have long been known as a dominant force in the Southern states, but they're gaining ground in another region.
Focus will be on training churches to use other databases and background checks.
A proposed online database that would list the names of abusive Southern Baptist pastors is now on hold, with no names likely to be added to the website by the denomination’s annual meeting this summer.
Study finds evangelical views on immigration remain largely stable over past few years
Many U.S. evangelicals may view early immigration and refugee maneuvers by President Donald Trump’s administration as a mixed bag. Evangelicals want both secure borders and laws that provide avenues for certain illegal immigrants to obtain ...
And yet, belief is more prevalent among churchgoers
Many churchgoers say their church connects financial blessings with personal generosity, but most pastors see those ideas as bankrupt.
