By Aaron Earls Protestant churchgoers say they can walk with God just fine by themselves, but they also say they need other believers to help them do it. A Lifeway Research survey sponsored by the Center for Church Revitalization at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary finds majorities of those who attend U.S. Protestant or non-denominational churches at least … [Read more...]
Americans Most Likely to Find Identity in Family and Accomplishments
Issues Addressed in Upcoming ‘Overcomer’ Movie By Aaron Earls In “Overcomer,” a new film from Alex and Stephen Kendrick opening August 23, a young girl struggles to understand where her identity is grounded. Most Americans say they find their identity in relationships and achievements, according to a new study. Nashville-based Lifeway Research asked 1,010 Americans about … [Read more...]
Las nuevas iglesias hispanas a menudo hacen más con menos
Por Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Las nuevas obras de iglesias hispanas en los Estados Unidos ven patrones similares de crecimiento en la asistencia y conversiones que otras plantaciones de iglesias a pesar de tener una fracción del apoyo financiero y capacitación, además de enfrentar complicaciones adicionales del estatus migratorio de miembros y líderes. “Los grupos … [Read more...]
New Hispanic Churches Often Do More With Less
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- New Hispanic church works in the U.S. see similar patterns of attendance growth and conversions as other church plants despite having a fraction of the financial support and training, as well as facing additional complications from the immigration status of members and leaders. “Evangelical groups who are starting new churches are … [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...]
