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Expressing praise and thanksgiving to God for who He is and praying for opportunities to tell others about Jesus are each among the most essential predictors of higher scores in six signposts and for the total score. research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

NEW RESEARCH: The average churchgoer scores low on discipleship, but focusing on a few key areas can lead to growth. research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

“In a society that is increasingly distant and divided, most pastors see opportunities within the interactions that take place around Halloween.” — @smcconn research.lifeway.com/2022/10…

“Your ministry role may change, and your responsibilities may look different over time. But none of those changes determines your worth in Christ.” — @shane_pruitt78 research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

“Our goal is not merely to see students experience a spiritual high for a season. We want them to be thriving in their walks with Jesus 50 years from now.” — @PaulWorcester research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

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“Often, we want God to reveal to us specifically what the next 10 years of ministry will look like, when He’s just calling us to obey Him today.” — @shane_pruitt78 research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

Just over 1 in 8 U.S. Protestant pastors (13%) say they encourage people in their churches to avoid Halloween completely. research.lifeway.com/2022/10…

Although almost all evangelicals (97%) say there is one true God in three persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — more than half (53%) still say the Holy Spirit is a force, not a personal being. research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

“A calling to ministry only comes from God Himself. Therefore, if He’s the One who calls you, then He can be the only One to ‘un-call’ you.” — @shane_pruitt78 research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

NEW: We all have seasons in ministry leadership when the calling that once felt so clear suddenly feels clouded by doubts. What should we do then? research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

Lifeway Research’s annual tracking survey reveals most U.S. Protestant pastors (54%) report the economy is negatively impacting their congregation. research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

“Healthy churches are built on networks of relationships, not on a single point of connection.” — @chadhiggins research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

The average church reports a modest 1.24% rise in giving over 2025, while the median change was 0%. Meanwhile, inflation, is up 3.7%. research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

“Christians may think they are being loving when they agree God accepts the worship of all religions, but they are actually doing a disservice to a whole group of people in desperate need of a Savior.” — @MarissaPSulliv research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

“Being a disciple isn’t an activity we participate in; it’s a lifestyle we’re called into.” — @dshildreth research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

Most U.S. Protestant pastors (54%) report the economy is negatively impacting their church. Slightly more than a third (36%) say it’s having no impact, while 8% see a positive economic effect. research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

NEW RESEARCH: Lifeway Research’s annual tracking survey reveals most pastors report the economy is negatively impacting their congregations. research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

“If we want people to experience the growth that comes through meaningful relationships, we must intentionally create pathways for those relationships to begin and flourish.” — @chadhiggins research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

“Healthy churches are built on networks of relationships, not on a single point of connection.” — @chadhiggins research.lifeway.com/2026/10…