By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Most Christians say they’re ready, willing and praying to have conversations about their faith with others, but many admit they haven’t gotten around to actually having those conversations recently. An Evangelism Explosion study conducted by Lifeway Research found Christians express a willingness and desire to talk to others about their … [Read more...]
Friends reunite around ‘Experiencing God’ after collectively doing study 27 times
By Aaron Wilson ABILENE, Kan. — Most people complete the Bible study “Experiencing God” in about 12 weeks. Longtime friends Deborah White and Paula Kaufman have camped out in the popular workbook for more than two decades. “When I finish ‘Experiencing God,’ I get another copy and start all over again,” said White, a retired life coach in Abilene who has gone through the … [Read more...]
Lifeway employees donate $110,000 to two local organizations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Lifeway Christian Resources employees spread some early Christmas cheer by donating a total of $110,000 to support two local organizations—the Nashville Rescue Mission and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville. “One of our company values is ‘be better together,’ which includes the element of serving. Jesus modeled a life of loving the poor, and we … [Read more...]
Most churches find financial stability in 2021
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Emerging from the pandemic, most churches don’t seem to be underwater financially, but many are treading water. Around half of U.S. Protestant pastors say the current economy isn’t really having an impact on their congregation, according to a Lifeway Research study. The 49% who say the economy is having no impact on their church marks the … [Read more...]
Most Americans know and trust their neighbors
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Despite quarantines and social distancing keeping people in their homes during the pandemic, Americans still say they know their neighbors. Almost 7 in 10 U.S. adults (68%) say they trust the people who live in their local community, according to a study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research. Close to a quarter of Americans (23%) … [Read more...]
