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“We gain an advantage for sharing the gospel when a person has been studying the Bible.” — Dwayne McCrary research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

“No parent, no matter how prepared, can save their child. Only Jesus can ever do that.” — Erica Wiggenhorn research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

The share of U.S. Protestant churchgoers who would like their pastor to preach longer has grown since 2019 — 13% to 17%. research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

“Our goal is not merely to see students experience a spiritual high for a season. We want them to be thriving in their walks with Jesus 50 years from now.” — @PaulWorcester research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

The average churchgoer prefers a longer sermon than the average pastor preaches. research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

“People rarely magically show up without being invited. We need to challenge group members to invite as well as teach them how to do it.” — Dwayne McCrary research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

Our members will only invite others to church when they’re confident the experience will enhance, not hinder their evangelistic goals. research.lifeway.com/2024/10…

“We gain an advantage for sharing the gospel when a person has been studying the Bible.” — Dwayne McCrary research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

“This cultural trend of family destruction offers the church a unique opportunity to build connection.” — Erica Wiggenhorn research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

If we’re to recapture an evangelistic mindset in our Bible study groups, we must intentionally position evangelism as essential in groups. research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

Most church discipleship plans don’t fail because of bad strategy. They stall because they’re not clearly communicated. research.lifeway.com/2026/04…

“No parent, no matter how prepared, can save their child. Only Jesus can ever do that.” — Erica Wiggenhorn research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

Megachurch pastors get most of the headlines, but bivocational pastors outnumber those big names. And their numbers are only likely to grow. research.lifeway.com/2016/09…

“Pastors and lay leaders need to help families analyze if cultural advice aligns with Christian theology.” — Erica Wiggenhorn research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

Just 2% of churchgoers are part of a congregation where sermons are regularly shorter than 15 minutes, while 10% of pastors typically preach less than 15 minutes. research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

NEW: As leaders in ministry, here are three ways we can offer families biblical hope and practical help for loving their prodigal children. research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

Let go of the unrealistic burdens you aren’t supposed to bear in order to focus on the tasks that are most important to fulfilling your calling. research.lifeway.com/2018/10…

Lutheran pastors (27%) are the most likely to say their sermons are less than 15 minutes. Non-denominational (28%) and Pentecostal pastors (22%) are among the most likely to preach 40 to less than 50 minutes. research.lifeway.com/2026/10…

Unfortunately, our lyrics often soar so high that someone who is drowning on the ocean floor of their personal despair can’t reach them. — @gettymusic research.lifeway.com/2018/10…

Pastors are preaching longer sermons. Within the past decade, the percentage of preachers who top an hour behind the pulpit has tripled (2% in 2019 v. 6% now). research.lifeway.com/2026/10…