Newly-named Research and Development strategist eager to connect Georgia Baptists
“We want to champion our pastors and give them every tool they need…”
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Sexual abuse perceptions studied by LifeWay Research
“From the perspective of the pew, there is room for churches to improve their process…”
Pastor salaries not keeping pace with inflation
“Factors … include weekly church attendance, education level, and total years of experience.”
We know why people leave the church. Now, new survey wants to know why they return
As a follow up to “Why They Stay,” new questionnaire asks whey they return.
Greeters and gifts: How churches welcome guests
“Pastors are eager to say their churches are actively welcoming visitors to their services.”
Study underscores importance of Bible readership for children
“God’s Word – the Bible – is the most important book they will ever read.”
To appreciate a ministers’ spouse, help him or her use their gifts
“We all need to be able to allow God to show us where He wants us to be to serve.”
Georgia areas factor in Barna’s 10 Facts about Faith in American Cities
…98 percent of respondents in the Augusta-Aiken area said they had prayed within the last week…
The Open Door: People still see reading Scripture ‘a worthwhile pursuit’
For many Americans, then, Bible reading is a pillar of their faith.
Church response to domestic violence focus of study
…there are more victims of domestic violence in churches than pastors realize…
2016 study of pastor salaries, benefits available
By Martin King NASHVILLE (BP) — Compensation for full-time Southern Baptist church staff members has exceeded the cost-of-living increase over the past two years. However, health insurance coverage continues to decline, according to the 2016 SBC Church Compensation Study. The biannual study is a joint project of state Baptist conventions, GuideStone Financial Resources, and LifeWay Christian […]
Quality of sermons tops list of choosing a new church
“A sermon should be biblically sound, have an engaging delivery, and apply to one’s daily life.”
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