Aaron Earls

Aaron Earls is a writer for Lifeway Christian Resources. In operation since 1891, Lifeway Christian Resources is one of the leading providers of Christian resources, including Bibles, books, Bible studies, Christian music and movies, Vacation Bible School and church supplies, as well as camps and events for all ages. Lifeway is the world’s largest provider of Spanish Bibles. Based in Middle Tennessee, Lifeway operates as a self-supporting nonprofit. For more information, visit Lifeway.com.

Student Ministry Leaders and Parents Share Goals, Desire To Work Together

Student ministry leaders and parents emphasize the spiritual health of their students and want to work together to see them become disciples of Christ.

Report: Most Americans Skip Lent

Three in 4 Americans (74%) do not typically observe Lent, while 26% participate, statistically unchanged from 2016.

Few Pastors Bank on Prosperity Gospel

Many churchgoers say their church connects financial blessings with personal generosity, but most pastors see those ideas as bankrupt.

Pastors Encourage Personal Bible Reading Among Churchgoers

The most likely ways a pastor will work to spark individual Bible reading among their churchgoers is by providing free Bibles to those who need one (93%) and reminding them during sermons (92%).

US Christians Support Solution to Conflict that Benefits Israel and Palestinians

Almost 9 in 10 self-identified Christians in the U.S. have kept up with the current war between Hamas and Israel.

New Normal Settles for Churches Post-Pandemic

Lifeway Research found 100% of churches met in person in August 2023. That’s not the case for every churchgoer. But the vast majority are back.

Church Switchers Highlight Reasons for Congregational Change

When churchgoers find a new congregation, most say their reasons for church switching had a little to do with both the old and new churches.

Growing Southern Baptist Churches More Likely in Northeast, Among Newer Churches

The Southern Baptist Convention is made up of mostly smaller churches dotting the southern U.S., but only the Northeast region is growing.

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