By Aaron Wilson BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – With the need for mental health services on the rise, Holman Bibles of Lifeway Christian Resources and New Growth Press have partnered to publish the “CSB Life Counsel Bible,” a resource designed to help Christians see how God’s Word addresses life’s most common difficulties and pain points. “A simple survey of the publishing landscape … [Read more...]
Prosperity gospel beliefs on the rise among churchgoers
By Marissa Postell Sullivan BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — 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. According to a study from Lifeway Research, 52% of American Protestant churchgoers say their church teaches God will bless them if they give more money to their … [Read more...]
Fear Prevalent in Pews, According to Protestant Pastors
By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — “Fear not” is a frequent command in the Bible, but most pastors feel churchgoers aren’t getting the message. A Lifeway Research study finds almost 7 in 10 U.S. Protestant pastors (69%) believe there is a growing sense of fear within their congregations about the future of the nation and world. Additionally, more than 3 in 5 (63%) say … [Read more...]
Vacation Bible School paves the way for church revitalization
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The past several summers have been quiet at Tusculum Hills Baptist Church. This year has been different, as more than 60 kids and youth filled the brightly decorated sanctuary on a Friday morning, June 30, shouting at the top of their lungs to worship songs they learned that week in Vacation Bible School. Frank Lewis, revitalization … [Read more...]
Churchgoers less familiar than pastors with deconstruction, more likely to see it in their pews
By Marissa Postell Sullivan BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Many churchgoers are not familiar with the term “deconstruction,” but if they are, they’ve likely seen it within the church pews they sit in on a regular basis. A Lifeway Research study of Protestant churchgoers in the United States found more than 1 in 3 (36%) are familiar or very familiar with the concept of … [Read more...]
