Tag: Lifeway Research
The group is now calling on churches to stop meeting in person and to move their services online.
Stay home, evangelical medical organization tells churches as COVID spreads
by: Bob Smietana Nov. 20, 2020 (RNS) — For months, the leaders of the Christian Medical and Dental Associations have urged churches to social distance, wear masks and do theirRead More
“Scripture doesn’t mince words about adultery,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of LifeWay Research.
Restoration, return unclear for adulterous pastors, new survey finds
By: Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When a pastor commits adultery, most of their fellow pastors believe they should withdraw from public ministry for at least some time. A new survey ofRead More
Evangelical, Midwestern, Southern churches most likely to be meeting in person again
by: Emily McFarlan Miller July 24, 2020 (RNS) — Which churches have resumed gathering in person amid the coronavirus pandemic? Mostly evangelical Protestant churches rather than mainline Protestant and, moreRead More
A study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research of pastors at evangelical and historically black churches...
Vast majority of pastors see signs of end times in current events
by Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, April 7, 2020 (BP) — Almost 9 in 10 pastors see at least some current events matching those Jesus said would occur shortly before He returnsRead More
"The drug epidemic has infiltrated our churches and neighborhoods."
Half of pastors see opioid abuse in their own congregations
by Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 20, 2019 — Like most U.S. pastors, Robby Gallaty knows someone who has been affected by opioid abuse. But unlike most pastors, Gallaty hasRead More
Southern Baptist to meet June 11-12 meeting in Birmingham, Ala.
Southern Baptists report condemns ‘epidemic’ of abuse, looks at ways to assist victims
by: Adelle M. Banks June 8, 2019 (RNS) — A new Southern Baptist Convention report on sex abuse, filled with the voices of survivors, acknowledges numerous ways the denomination hasRead More
And a landmark investigation by the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News...
Survey: 1 in 3 Protestants think more stories of abuse by pastors yet to come
by: Emily McFarlan Miller May 21, 2019 (RNS) — The past year has been filled with stories of alleged sexual misconduct and abuse by Protestant Christian pastors. Bill Hybels retiredRead More
Americans are expected to wager more than $8 billion on this year's NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Sports gambling: Pastors ready for fallout
by Aaron EarlsNASHVILLE, March 20, 2019 (BP) — Americans are expected to wager more than $8 billion on this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament. But according to a new studyRead More
Seventy-seven percent of churchgoers say they take an intentional day of rest,,,
Open on Sunday? Churchgoers share views on Sabbath
by Aaron Earls NASHVILLE (BP), Dec. 4, 2018 — According to Genesis, God created everything in six days before resting on the seventh. But around a quarter of churchgoers sayRead More