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Survey: Many at church not helping others grow

Published on May 9, 2013

Almost three out of every four churchgoers say they have significant relationships with people at church, but less than half are intentionally helping other believers grow in their faith, according to a study by LifeWay Research. The survey of... Continue Reading »

Survey: Doctrine remains a struggle in churches

Published on April 25, 2013

While many Christians have a grasp of important doctrinal positions, some churchgoers struggle with basic truths about salvation, the Bible and the nature of God. A LifeWay Research study on ?Doctrinal Positions,? released April 5, shows 81 percent of... Continue Reading »

Estate planning untapped tool for SBC churches

Published on February 14, 2013

The majority of pastors in the Southern Baptist Convention believe Christians should include a legacy gift to a ministry or church, but 86 percent of SBC churches provide no assistance to their congregation to help with estate planning, according... Continue Reading »

Survey: Pastors lack estate planning

Published on January 31, 2013

While the majority of pastors in the Southern Baptist Convention have a will, nearly 40 percent possess no type of estate planning document at all. A recent survey conducted by LifeWay Research on behalf of the Southern Baptist Foundation... Continue Reading »

Study: Obedience is a challenge for believers

Published on October 24, 2012

Making personal, sacrificial decisions in order to better obey Christ is a key attribute to an individual"s spiritual growth, according to a survey of American churchgoers by LifeWay Research.... Continue Reading »

Study: Most churchgoers don’t read Bible daily

Published on September 27, 2012

While the majority of churchgoers desire to honor Christ with their lives and even profess to think on biblical truths, a recent study found few actually engage in personal reading and study of the Scriptures.... Continue Reading »

Gospel Project available on iPad, eBook

Published on August 30, 2012

The Gospel Project curriculum created by LifeWay Christian Resources has introduced a digital delivery format to serve as yet another way for churches to engage in the three-year study designed for Sunday schools and small groups of all ages.... Continue Reading »

Luter exhorts leaders to commitment and renewal

Published on August 16, 2012

Southern Baptist Convention president Fred Luter exhorted African-American believers to heighten their denominational involvement while also seeking spiritual renewal as he addressed the Black Church Leadership and Family Conference at the LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center.... Continue Reading »

Luter exhorts leaders to commitment & renewal

Published on August 6, 2012

Southern Baptist Convention President Fred Luter exhorted African American believers to heighten their denominational involvement while also seeking spiritual renewal as he addressed the Black Church Leadership and Family Conference at the LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center.... Continue Reading »

Poll: SBC pastors have ‘mix of beliefs’ about Calvinism

Published on July 5, 2012

Nearly equal numbers of pastors in the Southern Baptist Convention consider their churches as Calvinist/Reformed as they do Arminian/Wesleyan, although more than 60 percent are somewhat or strongly concerned about the effect of Calvinism on the denomination, according to... Continue Reading »

Military personnel add to LifeWay report

Published on June 21, 2012

In his report to the Southern Baptist Convention, LifeWay President Thom S. Rainer highlighted several transformational products and projects in which LifeWay has experienced "God"s hand and God"s favor."... Continue Reading »

SBC pastors polled on Calvinism and its effect

Published on June 21, 2012

Nearly equal numbers of pastors in the Southern Baptist Convention consider their churches as Calvinist/Reformed as do Arminian/Wesleyan, although more than 60 percent are somewhat or strongly concerned about the effect of Calvinism on the denomination, according to a... Continue Reading »