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...]
Most pastors satisfied with discipleship efforts, but see room for growth
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Most Protestant pastors feel confident about the discipleship taking place in their churches, however, there’s still plenty of room for growth, according to a new study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research. Nearly two-thirds (65%) say they are satisfied with the state of discipleship and spiritual formation in their local church, while 78% … [Read more...]
The Gospel Project launches new discipleship tools for small groups and families
By Joy Allmond NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) -- Since its inception in 2012, The Gospel Project has been used by nearly 1.5 million adults, teens, and children. And that’s just been in Sunday school. Now, two new Gospel Project resources make it easier for families and small groups to engage in discussion about Scripture with a clear understanding of how each text fits into the … [Read more...]
New Research: Americans pray for friends, family but rarely for celebrities or sports teams
By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Americans pray for their friends, families, and sometimes their enemies. They ask for divine help in times of trouble but rarely praise God’s greatness. And they seldom add politicians, nonbelievers, or even their favorite sports team to their prayer lists, according to a new survey from Nashville-based Lifeway Research. “Most people … [Read more...]
‘Most dying churches develop me-first mentality’ Rainer writes in new book
By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The church was dying and didn’t know it. Attendance was down, the building was mostly empty, and the glory days had long since passed. As a last resort, a church member asked Lifeway Christian Resources president and CEO Thom S. Rainer for some advice. Rainer spent a few weeks studying the church, then recommended a number of … [Read more...]
