LifeWay Research "in the news"

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March 30, 2009
In times like these, more people are going to church for help
USA Today - USA
USAToday reports on new LifeWay Research economy data.

March 26, 2009
Southern Baptists urge their members to evangelize more
USA Today
In a study for the North American Mission Baord, a LifeWay Research poll and analysis of American's receptivity is highlightd in a USA Today story.

February 3, 2009
How pastors are soothing congregants in recessionary times
Christian Science Monitor - Boston,MA,USA
"The Christian Science Monitor examines how churches are helping their congregations and cites LifeWay Research data."

January 4, 2009
Kentucky-crafted architectural works stretch to the heavens
Louisville Courier-Journal-Lousiville, KY, USA
An article citing LifeWay Research's architecture study.

December 17, 2008
Where is Christ in Christmas?
USA Today
Ed Stetzer opines on the importance of telling the whole message of Christ at Christmas.

September 30, 2008
Nashville pastors shun national pulpit protest
USA Today
LifeWay Research poll cited in USA Today regarding Americans' view of church and pastor political endorsements

September 25, 2008
Pastors launch challenge of IRS rules on endorsements
Religion News Service
Religion News Service reports on tax exemption, churches, and the IRS, citing LifeWay Research's recent poll on pastors and politics

September 8, 2008
As their numbers stall, megachurches seek 'seekers
USA Today
Stetzer comments in USA Today article on the importance of transformation, citing LifeWay Research's work for Outreach Magazine.

August 5, 2008
Salvation through Buddhism?
ChristianityToday
ChristianityToday cites LifeWay Research on universalism claims.

July 26, 2008
Out of One, Many
WORLD Magazine
LifeWay Research survey last year found that 16% of protestant churches in the US are considering adding at least one campus . . . and includes an extensive interview with LifeWay Research’s Ed Stetzer

July 12, 2008
A High Octane Higher Calling
WashingtonPost.com
Churches Use Creativity to Help Parishioners Deal With Gas Price Increases

July 9, 2008
Actual Beliefs May Vary 
WashingtonPost.com
A look at surveys and what they say about Americans' belief in God.

July 8, 2008
Polls Clash Over Evangelical Beliefs
The Tennessean
A story about our new research on universalist beliefs and those who hold them.

July 3, 2008
Scripps News
Defining religion
Analyzing the language of surveys and its impact on research.

July 2, 2008
USA Today
“As gas prices deter congregants, churches get creative– USATODAY.com”
A look at how churches deal with higher gas prices, including LifeWay Research's study on the economy's impact on churches.

June 25, 2008
Is sex outside of marriage a sin?
Scripps Howard News Service (nationally syndicated news service)
A look at Americans views on sex and sin.

June 10, 2008
The Southern Baptist president pledges to unite
The Associated Press
Story about the SBC citing Ed Stetzer's analysis of the denomination.

June 9, 2008
USA Today, June 10, 2008
“Southern Baptists fret over decline as annual meeting begins – USATODAY.com”
Story about the SBC citing Ed Stetzer's analysis of the denomination.
 

June 7, 2008
The Dallas Morning News
“Southern Baptist Convention at 'something of a crossroads'”
Story about the SBC citing Ed Stetzer's analysis of the denomination.

May 31, 2008
The Modesto Bee
“Economy shrinks offerings, increases need for benevolence”
A look at the economy, including LifeWay Research's study on the economy's impact on churches.

May 7, 2008
USA Today
“Manifesto aims to make ‘evangelical’ a less-political term– USATODAY.com”
An analysis of the Evangelical Manifesto, citing LifeWay Research's study on Christians in politics.
 

January 2008
Ed Stetzer on CNN
LifeWay Research Director Dr. Ed Stetzer speaks with Mike Galanos during the Erica Hill hosted CNN Headline News about a recent study of the unchurched in America.