By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — What began as midweek prayer meetings in the 18th century have become an accepted part of congregational life in the vast majority of Protestant churches in America. Nine in 10 Protestant pastors say they have some type of activity on Wednesday night, according to a new study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research. Only 10% say they have … [Read more...]
Multisite church identification shift can help strengthen SBC ties
By Aaron Earls and Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Southern Baptist Convention is built upon relationships between local churches, associations, state conventions and national entities. A new change to church tracking could help strengthen those relationships and provide more information to better reach communities with the gospel. A growing trend in the … [Read more...]
Churchgoers Hold Conflicting Views on the Need for Other Christians
By Aaron Earls Protestant churchgoers say they can walk with God just fine by themselves, but they also say they need other believers to help them do it. A LifeWay Research survey sponsored by the Center for Church Revitalization at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary finds majorities of those who attend U.S. Protestant or non-denominational churches at least … [Read more...]
Americans Most Likely to Find Identity in Family and Accomplishments
Issues Addressed in Upcoming ‘Overcomer’ Movie By Aaron Earls In “Overcomer,” a new film from Alex and Stephen Kendrick opening August 23, a young girl struggles to understand where her identity is grounded. Most Americans say they find their identity in relationships and achievements, according to a new study. Nashville-based LifeWay Research asked 1,010 Americans about … [Read more...]
Las nuevas iglesias hispanas a menudo hacen más con menos
Por Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Las nuevas obras de iglesias hispanas en los Estados Unidos ven patrones similares de crecimiento en la asistencia y conversiones que otras plantaciones de iglesias a pesar de tener una fracción del apoyo financiero y capacitación, además de enfrentar complicaciones adicionales del estatus migratorio de miembros y líderes. “Los grupos … [Read more...]
