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Fewer churches held in-person services in January

February 22, 2021

By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Most churches have found a way to continue meeting despite the ongoing pandemic, but fewer met in person in January as COVID-19 cases spiked across the country. A new study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found 76% of U.S. Protestant pastors say their churches met in person in January, down from 87% who said the same in … [Read more...]

Americans less optimistic about race relations

February 9, 2021

By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Fewer Americans believe our nation has made significant progress in race relations, and a majority say things grew worse under Donald Trump’s presidency. A new study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research conducted prior to the 2020 election finds U.S. adults are less likely now than in 2014 to agree with the statement “We have come so … [Read more...]

Pastors more hesitant to preach on race

January 12, 2021

By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Pastors seem more reluctant to address issues of race in their congregations today than four years ago. According to a Lifeway Research study, 74% of pastors agree their congregation would welcome a sermon on racial reconciliation, with 32% strongly agreeing. In 2016, however, 90% of pastors believed their congregation would be open to a … [Read more...]

COVID-19 Bringing Christmas Changes to Many Americans

December 1, 2020

By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Almost all Americans celebrate Christmas, but most say COVID-19 will cause some changes to their usual holiday habits. A new study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found 93% of American adults say they celebrate Christmas. That number is essentially unchanged from a decade ago when 91% said the same in a 2010 Lifeway Research … [Read more...]

Americans Most Thankful for and to Family This Thanksgiving

November 17, 2020

By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Even though the pandemic may change Thanksgiving celebrations this year, Americans still express thankfulness for their family and friends. According to a survey from Nashville-based Lifeway Research, more than 4 in 5 Americans (84%) say they are thankful for their family. Sizable majorities also note being thankful for health (69%), … [Read more...]

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