Lifeway Research

“The vast majority believe the Bible speaks to modern issues. Just 13% say the Bible is silent on most of the big questions our society is facing. More than 4 in 5 (83%) disagree.” - Lifeway

“Around 3 in 10 (29%) U.S. Protestant churchgoers say their church’s ministry activities and methods would fit best in a time period before the turn of the new millennium….Close to half (52%) say their church’s ministry belongs in the 2000s or later. Another 19% aren’t sure.” - Baptist Press

“A Lifeway Research study of U.S.

“Around 7 in 10 (69%) believe people’s perceptions of Christians in the U.S. are getting worse, while 21% disagree. Another 10% say they aren’t sure.” - Lifeway

“According to Lifeway Research analysis of the Annual Church Profile (ACP) data collected by Southern Baptist state conventions, a decline in reporting among churches is likely leading to an undercounting of attendance numbers.” - Baptist Press

“A Lifeway Research study finds Southern Baptists broadly embrace conservative political ideology but also support religious liberty for all Americans and a government that does not favor any specific religion.” - Lifeway

“Last year, people continued to turn to Scripture apps…. nearly 2 in 3 Protestant churchgoers (65%) intentionally spend time alone with God at least daily.” - Lifeway

“When asked specifically what changed that they didn’t like, more than half (53%) said too many things in general changed…. (39%) said the church’s teachings on political or social issues changed….Three in 10 (31%) pointed to a change in the worship style.” - Lifeway

“(60 percent) say a residential move impacted their decision…. More than 1 in 4 church switchers say they changed because some things changed about the church they did not like (29 percent), the church was not fulfilling their needs or reasons for attending church (29 percent)” - BPNews

Among U.S. Protestant pastors, “50% say the current economy is negatively impacting their churches.” No effect: 40%; positive effect 8%. - Lifeway