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58% of Protestant church attendees agree strongly that “Eternal salvation is possible through God’s grace alone; nothing we do can earn salvation” LifeWay Research in The Shape of Faith to Come More Factoids

Southern Baptist Evangelism Today

Top Church Evangelism Activities Article
What events and ongoing activities do churches use for outreach? How are pastors leading their churches in the area of evangelism? How well do churches utilize media to communicate to the unchurched in their community?  These are all addressed in this survey of over 800 Southern Baptist pastors.  This summary article highlights key findings.  Click here to view and download summary charts

Southern Baptist Evangelism Today Report
This report is available for purchase.  It is a comprehensive view of four aspects of evangelism in the SBC: 1) Proportion of SBC churches conducting specific evangelism events and activities, 2) Pastors' personal practices regarding evangelism, 3) Pastors' beliefs about evangelism, and 4) Churches' use of 8 advertising methods and their effectiveness. 

Purchasers receive the report in two downloadable formats: a 45 page PowerPoint and a 15 page PDF for use within the organization purchasing. 

American Parents Value God and Worry about Money

Parents Value God, Worry about Money
How content are parents today?  This article reveals parents are getting "enough" of many things, but money is not one of them.  Parents also are not necessarily showing their kids what they value when it comes to a relationship with God.  Click here to view and download charts

Many Pastors Face Discouragement and Isolation

NEXT Coaching Networks Help Pastors Overcome Discouragement, Isolation
A recent study conducted by LifeWay Research reveals a high incidence of discouragement and loneliness among pastors.  The discovery of coaching networks that overcome these hurdles while providing leadership skill development led to a partnership with NEXT Networks.

Many Pastors Face Discouragement and Isolation PowerPoint
This study among Southern Baptist pastors reveals a high rate of discouragement and loneliness among pastors.  Results are also broken out by the age of pastors and the size church in which they serve.

Economy Challenges Churches but Provides Opportunities

Bad Economy Challenges Churches but Provides Opportunities Article
Research among 1,000 Protestant pastors reveals their perception of the affect of the economy on their church and what their church has done to respond. 
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Bad Economy Challenges Churches but Provides Opportunities PowerPoint
View this PowerPoint to see question text and responses to each.

If you do not have the PowerPoint software, you can download a free viewer here:  PowerPoint Viewer.

Previous studies conducted among populations across the U.S. can be found under Previous Studies.
Previous studies conducted among Southern Baptist populations can be found under SBC Statistics.

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