By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — If discipleship were a test, the average churchgoer would pass—but not by much. In the second half of the State of Discipleship study, Lifeway Research studied churchgoers’ levels of discipleship by asking dozens of questions related to Christian doctrine and practice. Analysis of their answers reveals eight characteristics that are … [Read more...]
8 Reasons to Start Planning for Summer Camp Early
By Kyle Cravens Even though summer feels distant at the beginning of a new year, it will be here sooner than we expect. Deciding whether the kids and students in your church will attend summer camp deserves thoughtful, early planning. When your kids and student ministry teams plan ahead, the benefits are substantial. Here are eight compelling reasons to begin planning … [Read more...]
Lifeway Research finds church closures eclipse openings in the U.S.
By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — The changing religious landscape in the United States includes a decline in the total number of Protestant churches. In 2024, Lifeway Research estimates 3,800 new Protestant churches were started in the U.S., while 4,000 churches were closed. This is based on analysis of congregational information provided by 35 denominations or faith … [Read more...]
Lifeway camps expand to new locations as growth continues into 2026
By Marissa Postell Sullivan BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — After adding eight camp locations in 2025, Lifeway camps are expanding once again in 2026, adding four new locations, in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas and South Carolina, as well as bringing new camps to previous locations. The expansion of Lifeway camp locations reflects the sustained growth of these camps. In 2025, Lifeway … [Read more...]
Lifeway reflects on 2025: Walking alongside churches as they make disciples
By Myriah Snyder BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — As 2025 comes to a close, Lifeway Christian Resources reflects on a year marked by leadership transition, expanding ministry reach and a continued commitment to walk alongside churches as they make disciples. Across research, resources, training events and publishing, Lifeway remained focused on equipping the local church with practical … [Read more...]
