Marissa Postell Sullivan

Marissa is the managing editor for LifewayResearch.com.

Church Switchers Identify Factors Behind Their Decision, Expect a Lot From New Congregation

When church switchers change congregations, they have a long list of important factors they are looking for in a new church.

Churchgoers Less Familiar Than Pastors With Deconstruction, More Likely To See It in Their Pews

More than 1 in 3 churchgoers who have heard of deconstruction have seen it play out among church attendees in their congregations.

Churchgoers Still Watch Livestream Services, at Least Occasionally

Churchgoers believe some reasons for watching a livestream service rather than attending in person are more valid than others.

Lifeway Research: Churchgoers Value Time Alone With God, Practice Varies

Most Protestant churchgoers spend time alone with God at least daily, but there’s a range in what they do in that time and what resources they use.

Lifeway Research: Americans Believe Suicide Is Epidemic, Not Pathway to Hell

According to a recent survey conducted by Lifeway Research, most Americans say suicide has become an epidemic in the United States, and few say people who commit suicide automatically go to hell. 

Lifeway Research: Pastors Encourage Single Adults, Some Provide Targeted Ministries

As the number of single adults in the United States continues to grow, so does the need for ministry to single adults in churches.

Lifeway Research: Pastors Identify Modern-day Idols, Comfort Tops List

Idols don’t always come in the form of carved statues or reside in places of worship. Many pastors believe modern-day idols can be benign-looking desires with significant influence on people in their congregations.

Lifeway Research: Americans Divided on Who Should Lead Healthy Conversations on Challenges in America

Although Americans need to have productive conversations regarding challenges in our society, there is no consensus on who is in the best position to generate healthy conversations around these issues.

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