By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Christians say the Bible is God’s Word, but even among Protestant churchgoers only a third spend time reading it every day. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found those who regularly attend Protestant churches are inconsistent in their reading and thinking about Scripture. The study … [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...]
Many Churchgoers Fail to Intentionally Serve Others
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Jesus said He came not to be served but to serve, and told His disciples, “The greatest among you will be your servant” (Matthew 23:11 CSB). Despite Jesus’ admonition, many Protestant churchgoers find it difficult to serve others. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found few Protestant … [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...]
Evangelism more prayed for than practiced by churchgoers
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Most Protestant churchgoers say they are eager to talk to others about Jesus and are praying for opportunities to share their faith, but most say they have not had any evangelistic conversations in the past six months. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found excitement and eagerness … [Read more...]
