A new Lifeway Research study found that half of U.S. Protestant pastors say a Christmas Eve service is their church’s largest event of the holiday season.
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Church Attendance Is at 85 Percent of Pre-Pandemic Levels, Poll Says: Many 'Have Not Returned'
The doors of American churches are open again, although their attendance numbers are not back to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new Lifeway Research survey.
Women Pastors: Poll Finds Major Denominational Differences on Issue
Protestant pastors in America have major differences on the issue of women in pastoral roles, a new Lifeway Research survey that indicates the divide is largely along denominational lines says.
More Than Half of Americans Prefer to Attend a Church without the Term 'Pentecostal' in Its Name
According to a new Lifeway Research survey, half of Americans prefer to join a church that does not have the word 'Pentecostal' in its name.
Only 54 Percent of Christians Say They Are 'Willing' or 'Eager' to Share about Their Faith
Lifeway Research data found that nearly six in 10 believers do not know any methods for telling others about their faith in Christ.
Most Americans Say its Important to Be Certain about Whether They Are Going to Heaven, Study Shows
According to a new survey by Lifeway Research, a majority of Americans believe it is very important to know for certain if they will go to Heaven when they die.
Study Reveals 7 Optimistic Trends for Global Christianity
The latest data from the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary shows seven “encouraging” trends for Christianity, according to Lifeway Research.
U.S. Pastors' Greatest Need Is 'Developing Leaders and Volunteers': Lifeway Poll
According to a new Lifeway poll, the greatest need of pastors in the United States involves the desire to develop leaders and volunteers within the church.
Financial Health of America's Churches Stabilizes, Poll Shows, but Few Are Feeling a 'Positive Impact'
The financial health of America’s Protestant churches has either stabilized or improved since the pandemic ravaged the economy in 2020, according to a new Lifeway Research survey that has mixed results for the nation’s congregations.
Millions of Unchurched Americans Watched Streaming Services during Pandemic: Poll
According to a new Lifeway Research survey, nearly half of Americans watched online church services during the COVID-19 pandemic, including many who normally do not attend in-person services.
