By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — When facing difficult circumstances, most churchgoers still trust in God’s love and provision. Some, however, begin to question God’s character and involvement in their lives, and their number has grown in recent years. Lifeway Research’s State of Discipleship revealed exercising faith as one of eight signposts that measure … [Read more...]

By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Pastors overwhelmingly view legal immigration positively but are more divided over the proper response to those who are in the United States illegally. Additionally, U.S. Protestant pastors say they favor a path to citizenship for certain undocumented individuals but want to see border security increased, according to a Lifeway Research … [Read more...]

By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — The less often someone shows up at church, the less likely they may be to share the opinions of those who frequent the pews. Americans who occasionally attend church don’t often fit neatly with other groups. They wouldn’t be classified as religiously unaffiliated but are often less likely to embrace the theological positions of the more … [Read more...]

By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — While churchgoers may be praying about ways to tell others about Jesus, many aren’t doing much to make that happen. According to Lifeway Research’s State of Discipleship, U.S. Protestant churchgoers often struggle to grow in their own discipleship. The latest findings indicate they also frequently miss opportunities to make new disciples … [Read more...]

By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Most churchgoers say they’re looking for ways to serve God as well as the people in their churches and communities, but many still struggle to make that a reality. Serving God and others is one of eight key signposts measuring distinct characteristics for believers progressing in their spiritual maturity, according to the Lifeway Research … [Read more...]