By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Despite quarantines and social distancing keeping people in their homes during the pandemic, Americans still say they know their neighbors. Almost 7 in 10 U.S. adults (68%) say they trust the people who live in their local community, according to a study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research. Close to a quarter of Americans (23%) … [Read more...]
VBS “primed and ready” to begin post-COVID era
By Art Toalston NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As COVID-19 fears ease, Vacation Bible School leaders are especially delighted, as well as thousands of children who will receive spiritual nurture through music-sparked worship, Bible studies, activities, games and crafts. VBS leaders are yearning to move beyond “the heartbreak we had last year in churches that decided, ‘We can’t do it … [Read more...]
U.S. Protestant Pastors Say Sexually Abusive Ministers Should Step Down Permanently
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As Christian groups and denominations debate the proper response to clergy sexual misconduct (both child sexual abuse and adult sexual assault), most pastors believe those who commit such crimes should withdraw from public ministry permanently. At the recent Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting, the topic of pastoral sexual abuse … [Read more...]
Lifeway building under contract, transitions to new work environment
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Lifeway Christian Resources has entered into a contract for the sale of their building in downtown Nashville. Contract terms, including the sale price, have not been disclosed. Lifeway President and CEO Ben Mandrell said he is excited about Lifeway’s future workplace and the prospects of settling into a new work environment. “Lifeway … [Read more...]
Half of U.S. Protestant pastors hear conspiracy theories in their churches
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. – While Americans have been caught in a whirlwind of conspiracy theories the last several months, many pastors say they hear such unfounded claims from their church members. A new study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research finds 49% of U.S. Protestant pastors say they frequently hear members of their congregation repeating conspiracy … [Read more...]
