While nine out of 10 Protestant pastors believe their congregation is making significant progress in spiritual development, a Lifeway Research study found the majority admits regular evaluation of progress is not occurring in their local church.
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Pastors Value Current SBC Name, Split on New Descriptor
More than half of the pastors in the Southern Baptist Convention do not intend to use the name “Great Commission Baptists” in communication about their church, according to a recent survey by Lifeway Research.
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Pastors Say an African-American President Would Be Good for SBC
Eighty-six percent of Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) pastors who expressed an opinion believe it would be good for the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S. to have an African-American leader.
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Mother’s Day Church Attendance Third Among Holidays, Father’s Day Last
Between Easter and Christmas, Mother’s Day may be the most likely day people will attend church, according to Lifeway Research.
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Americans Split on Whether Homosexual Behavior Is Sin
Americans are split on whether homosexual behavior is a sin, and many do not appreciate if a church teaches it is sinful, according to a recent survey conducted by Lifeway Research.
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Pastors Uphold Christian Exclusivity, Poll Finds
Nearly eight in 10 Protestant pastors strongly disagree that eternal life can be obtained through religions other than Christianity, according to a survey by Lifeway Research.
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