by Zach Dawes Jr | May 31, 2023 | Feature-, News
Less than one third of U.S. Protestant churchgoers do any volunteer work, even though a majority say they want to, according to a Lifeway Research report published May 23. When asked, “Did you participate in any type of volunteer work for a charity in 2021?” 30% said,...
by Zach Dawes Jr | May 23, 2023 | Feature-, News
A plurality of U.S. Protestant churchgoers said their church doesn’t actively support fostering or adoption, according to a LifeWay Research report published May 11. Respondents were asked, “Which, if any, of the following have you seen at your church in the last...
by Zach Dawes Jr | May 1, 2023 | Feature-, News
Most U.S. Protestants still say tithing is a biblical command even though there are fewer who affirm this view, according to a LifeWay Research report published April 25. When asked, “Is tithing a biblical command that still applies today?” 77% said “yes,” which is a...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Apr 24, 2023 | Feature-, News
U.S. Protestant pastors wish they had more preparation in handing conflict, according to a Barna Group report published April 19. Respondents were asked, “Of the following, if any, which are areas of ministry that you wish you had been better prepared for?” A...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Mar 27, 2023 | Feature-, News
The financial reserves of U.S. Protestant churches have improved slightly since 2016, according to a LifeWay Research report published March 21. In 2016, 50% of the pastors who knew about their church’s cash reserve situation — 31% were unsure about their...