By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Protestant churchgoers say God is on their mind throughout their day in both intentional and impromptu moments. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research identified seeking God as one of eight signposts of spiritual maturity. About 2 in 3 Americans who regularly attend a Protestant … [Read more...]
Two-thirds of churchgoers say denying self is essential to serving Christ
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A majority of Protestant churchgoers believe making sacrificial decisions to serve Christ is essential to their faith, and most try to avoid situations that might lead to immoral thoughts or actions. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found two-thirds (66%) of Protestant churchgoers agree … [Read more...]
Research finds churchgoers demonstrate deep faith but have room to grow
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When it comes to trusting God, Protestant churchgoers exercise a great deal of faith in their daily lives—whether in difficult circumstances or when the unexplainable happens. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found 7 in 10 (72%) Protestant churchgoers disagree with the statement: “During … [Read more...]
Churchgoers Split on Visibility of Their Faith
By Aaron Earls Nashville, Tenn. — Spiritual topics aren’t a part of regular conversations with fellow believers for many Protestant churchgoers, but most seem at least somewhat confident others know they’re a Christian. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found those who regularly attend Protestant churches … [Read more...]
Churchgoers Build Relationships But Often Without Discipleship
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Building relationships with other believers seems to come naturally to Protestant churchgoers, however, for many, those relationships are built apart from Bible study and spiritual growth. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found 78% of Protestant churchgoers say they have developed … [Read more...]
