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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.
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.
Lifeway survey says personal character, abortion, and religious liberty are most important factors
Compared to previous elections, pastors are much more hesitant to share their presidential candidate preference.
Fewer have been trained in reporting sexual abuse or caring for abuse survivors.
Almost 3 in 5 congregations affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention (58%) use background checks.
More than 3,000 fewer churches than three years ago
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) faces not only declining membership but also fewer churches to attract potential new members. According to Lifeway Research’s analysis of the 2022 Annual Church Profile of the Southern Baptist Convention, ...
Pastors of Hispanic Protestant churches in the United States maintain immense gratitude for their role, but many face financial struggles.
When churchgoers find a new congregation, most say their reasons for church switching had a little to do with both the old and new churches.
When churchgoers find a new congregation, most say their reasons for change had a little to do with both their old and new churches.
Most American Protestant churchgoers accept the prosperity gospel belief that God wants them to prosper financially.
Financial prosperity is a goal for many Americans, and most believe it’s God’s plan for them, too—but that they need to give a little more to ensure that blessing.
Where and how they give is changing.
Tithing to religious organizations is still a widespread standard among churchgoers, but how and where they give is changing.
A new survey of 1,000 Protestant pastors finds that half are concerned the economy is hurting their churches.
