By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Infusion, a new summer event from Lifeway Students, launches in 2017 and will immerse participants in ministry within urban contexts. Beginning next summer, the six-day events will be educational and missions experiences, said Dave MacNeill of Lifeway Students. “Infusion Missions involves students in hands-on experiences related … [Read more...]
Changing genders isn’t morally wrong, Americans say
By Lisa Cannon Green NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Most Americans see nothing morally wrong with gender change, Lifeway Research finds. Six in 10 Americans don’t think it’s wrong for people to identify with a gender different from their birth sex, according to the Nashville-based research organization. And more than half don’t think it’s wrong to switch genders by taking hormones … [Read more...]
Pastors favor patriotism for July Fourth services
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Americans who attend a Protestant worship service the week of July Fourth are likely to get a good dose of God and country. Six in 10 Protestant pastors (61 percent) say it’s important for July Fourth worship services to incorporate patriotic elements to celebrate America, according to a survey by Nashville-based Lifeway Research. And … [Read more...]
Research: Unchurched will talk about faith, not interested in going to church
By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Americans who don’t go to church are happy to talk about religion and often think about the meaning of life. They’re open to taking part in community service events hosted at a church or going to a church concert. But only about a third say they’d go to a worship service, if invited by a friend. Few think about what happens after they … [Read more...]
Southern Baptists look to build momentum despite baptism and worship declines
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Southern Baptists may find cause for hope in the latest Annual Church Profile report. The Southern Baptist Convention added more churches in 2015, due mostly to church planting efforts. Churches also experienced an increase in total giving. However, according to the Annual Church Profile (ACP) compiled by Lifeway Christian Resources in … [Read more...]