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. Yet, the study also found less than one-third of churchgoers strongly agree they are following through in specific aspects of obedience.
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Protestant Pastors Support Romney Despite Mormon Faith
Three times more Protestant pastors plan to vote for Mitt Romney over Barack Obama in the upcoming presidential election. Romney’s Mormon beliefs are a factor for only a small number of pastors who plan to cast their ballot for another candidate.
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Majority of Pastors Disapprove of Pulpit Endorsements
Nearly 90 percent of pastors believe they should not endorse candidates for public office from the pulpit, according to a recent survey by Lifeway Research. The survey also revealed that 44 percent of pastors personally endorsed candidates, but did so outside of their church role.
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LifeWay, GuideStone Find SBC Pastors’ Compensation Beating Inflation Rate
Compensation for full-time Southern Baptist pastors is increasing at a rate slightly faster than the rate of inflation nationally, but many churches continue to struggle in providing their pastors with adequate medical insurance.
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Lifeway Surveys Lord’s Supper Practices of SBC Churches
The majority of Southern Baptist churches permit anyone who has put their faith in Jesus Christ to participate in the Lord’s Supper, according to a recent survey by Lifeway Research. The survey also revealed that 57 percent of SBC churches observe the Lord’s Supper quarterly.
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Bible Engagement in Churchgoers’ Hearts, Not Always Practiced
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.
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