Christian Involvement in Politics

Level of American Concern about Christian Involvement in Politics
Are Americans concerned that at times Christians are too involved in politcs?  The majority are not.  Download this powerpoint to see the details with additional breakouts of Protestants, conservatives, and others.   
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Southern Baptist Pastors Level of Concern about Christian Involvement in Politics
Do Southern Baptist pastors agree that at times Christians are too involved in politcs?    Download this powerpoint to see how SBC pastors compare to American adults, Protestants, conservatives, and others.   
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Impact of Economy on Churches

Economy Pinching Most Churches, But Giving Still Strong
Economic pressure is being felt by the marjority of Southern Baptist pastors surveyed in the spring of 2008.  Despite the pressure, most expect to meet or exceed their budget for 2008.

Unchurched Study

Unchurched Americans Turned Off by Church, Open to Christians
LifeWay Research asked Adults who had not attended a religious service in the last six months to indicate their beliefs about God and their opinions about Christians and the Church.  Their openness to discussing beliefs with a Christian provides evangelistic insight to the church.

Unchurched PowerPoint
Each belief and opinion is broken down, as well as some demographic differences.
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Unchurched Podcast
Listen to the "Inside LifeWay" podcast interview as Ed Stetzer and Scott McConnell discuss the findings.

*View a CNN interview with Ed Stetzer*
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Important Spiritual Opportunities for Young Adults
Young adults are falling away from church and many are finding church irrelevant to their lives. In this chart, learn attributes that are "important" or "very important" to young adults that are regular church attenders or those who do not attend regularly.

To read more about the Young Adult Study, click here.
To view this and other charts in more detail, please visit LifeWay Research Charts.