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Previous Studies
- Level of American Concern about Christian Involvement in Politics PowerPoint
Are Americans concerned that at times Christians are too involved in politics? The majority are not. Download this powerpoint to see the details with additional breakouts of Protestants, conservatives, and others.
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Do Southern Baptist pastors agree that at times Christians are too involved in politics? Download this powerpoint to see how SBC pastors compare to American adults, Protestants, conservatives, and others.
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- Economy Pinching Most Churches, But Giving Still Strong
Economic pressure is being felt by the majority of Southern Baptist pastors surveyed in the spring of 2008. Despite the pressure, most expect to meet or exceed their budget for 2008.
- Survey Focuses on Views of Homosexualtiy; Impact on Outreach
Americans hold differing opinions on whether homosexuality is sinful. The study also found that Americans' views of homosexuality impact their openness to participation in a church. - American Beliefs about Same Sex Attraction PowerPoint
Responses for each question are broken out by religious affiliation.
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- SBC Pastors Values Differ from Many Americans on Current Topics PowerPoint
Representative surveys of both adult Americans and Southern Baptist pastors provide side-by-side comparisons on questions related to global warming, physician-assisted suicide, and stem cell research. Additional questions were also asked of Southern Baptist pastors related to global warming and the upcoming presidential election.
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- 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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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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- Unchurched Prefer Cathedrals to Contemporary Church Designs
In a study sponsored by Cornerstone Knowledge Network, LifeWay Research asked adults who had not attended a religious service in the last six months to indicate the importance of church design and their preferences for church design. - Unchurched Perspectives on Space to Interact and Church Building Design PowerPoint
Where do the unchurched typically get together with a friend? What is it about this space that makes it conducive for these interactions? Where do the unchurched feel close to God? Answers to these questions and feedback on several aspects of church building design.
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Reasons 18 to 22 Year Olds Drop Out of Church
Results from a recent LifeWay Research study uncover reasons 70% of young adults stop attending church for at least a year between ages 18 to 22. -
Parents, Churches Can Help Teens Stay in Church
Comparisons of teens who stay in church and those who drop out reveal several things that parents and churches can do to encourage more teens to stay in church. -
Church Dropout Study Podcast Part 2
Listen as Dr. Ed Stetzer, director of LifeWay Research, and Scott McConnell, associate director of LifeWay Research, discuss the study results. -
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Viewpoint Dropout Study Illustrates the Great Opportunity We Have
Jim Johnston, director of young adult ministry at LifeWay, shares his opinion of the study results. -
Viewpoint Lost In Transition
Mark Lydecker, Collegiate Evangelism Director at the North American Mission Board, reflects on the study.
- Under -40 Messengers at SBC Declining Precipitously
Annual statistics indicate the messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention include an increasingly smaller percentage of adults under the age of 40. - Trends Among SBC Messengers PowerPoint
- Research Indicates Calvinism on Upswing Among Younger SBC Pastors
- Calvinism and Recent SBC Seminary Graduates PowerPoint
- Is TULIP blooming in the SBC?
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- Perceptions of Alcohol PowerPoint
This study reveals the beliefs and attitudes of Protestant pastors and laity toward drinking alcohol as well as the percentage who personally drink alcohol.
- Teenagers' Views on Eternity
Click Here to see results of this study that shows that many American teenagers are confused about what it takes to get to heaven. - Viewpoint: Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Scott Stevens, director of student ministries at LifeWay, shares his opinion of the study results. - Teen Study Podcast
- Teen Study PowerPoint
- Study of Adults Who Switch Churches: Why They Flee
LifeWay Research reveals the top ten reasons adults switch churches. - Viewpoint: Adults Who Switch Churches
Brad Waggoner shares his opinion of the Church Switcher Study results. - Church Switchers: Major Decision Makers
- Church Switchers: Moving Impacts the Search
- Switcher Destination: Larger, More Contemporary Church
- Church Switcher Podcast
- Church Switcher PowerPoint
- Encouragement for Evangelism: LifeWay Research Studies Standout Churches
LifeWay Research investigates Southern Baptist churches who are effective in reaching people for Christ and baptism. - Standout Church Pastor Interview with Pastor Robby Foster of Hopewell Baptist in Georgia
- Standout Church Pastor Interview 2 with Pastor Guy Melton of Oasis Church in Florida
- Standout Churches Podcast
- Standout Churches By the Numbers PowerPoint
- Can the Church Close the Back Door?
- Formerly Churched Indicate Openness to Return (Part 2 of 2)
- Formerly Churched Want to Remain Anonymous on Next Church Visit
- Formerly Churched Podcasts
- Formerly Churched PowerPoint Presentation