More pastors say they are addressing these issues from the pulpit. Still, half say they lack training in how to address sexual and domestic violence.
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Many Churchgoers Want to Worship With People Who Share Their Politics
America has become increasingly divided by politics in recent years. So have its Protestant churches. More than half (57 percent) of Protestant churchgoers under 50 say they prefer to go to church with people who share their political views.
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Most Churchgoers Say God Wants Them to Prosper Financially
For some Americans, dropping a check into the offering plate at church is a bit like having a Discover Card. Both offer a cash-back bonus. About a third of Protestant churchgoers say their congregation teaches that God will bless them if they donate money.
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Two-Thirds of Churchgoers Have Invited Someone to Church
America’s Protestants like to invite their friends to church. At least once in a while. Nearly two-thirds of Protestant churchgoers say they’ve invited at least one person to visit their church in the past six months, according to a new report from Nashville-based Lifeway Research.
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Churchgoers Stick Around for Theology, Not Music or Preachers
By Bob Smietana Most churchgoers will put up with a change in music style or a different preacher. But don’t mess with a church’s beliefs or there may be an exodus, according to a new study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research. The study of Protestant churchgoers found most are committed to staying at their church over […]
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Even If They Don’t Go to Church, Americans Still Love VBS
Six in 10 Americans say they went to VBS growing up. Two-thirds of American parents say they plan to send kids to VBS this summer—even if they skip church themselves. And almost everyone involved had a great time, according to a new survey from Nashville-based Lifeway Research.
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