When pastors begin to welcome back their congregations to in-person services, they may want to consider offering them a shorter sermon. A new study found Protestant pastors’ estimates of their sermon lengths are shorter than the estimates of their congregations.
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Few Protestant Churches Met in Person for Worship Services in April
As federal, state and local governments weigh relaxing stay-at-home guidelines, most churches continued to avoid gathering physically throughout April. Nine in 10 Protestant pastors say their congregations did not meet for an in-person worship service last month.
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Most Protestant Pastors See Human Activity Behind Global Warming
For the first time, a majority of Protestant pastors believe global warming is happening and caused by humans. A survey from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found 53% of Protestant pastors agree with the statement, “I believe global warming is real and man-made,” including 34% who strongly agree.
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Vast Majority of Pastors See Signs of End Times in Current Events
Almost 9 in 10 pastors see at least some current events matching those Jesus said would occur shortly before he returns to Earth.
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Most Churches Have Stopped Gathering, Few Plan to Meet on Easter
The coronavirus outbreak has had ripple effects across the country, including in U.S. churches, according to a new study of pastors. Nashville-based Lifeway Research asked Protestant pastors how the pandemic has impacted their congregations and what their plans are for the near future.
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Livestreaming Services Hasn’t Been an Option for Many Churches
The latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance for groups during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak recommended no gatherings of more than 50 people for eight weeks. As churches scramble to make decisions on how to move forward, new research finds many congregations are not prepared to shift their services online.
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