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  DHS official offers security tips for houses of worship

  Marcus Coleman with Homeland Security is advising and offering resources for congregations to keep a watchful eye as they open their doors for in-person gatherings marking special occasions, traditional worship and everyday work.

  04/22/2022 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

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  Pastors report struggling with time management

  As pastors think about their greatest needs, many worry about their time management skills and how they can balance all the responsibilities they have at church and at home.

  04/18/2022 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay

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  Bible engagement drops 21 percent during pandemic

  Americans are less engaged with the Bible and are less likely to say the Bible influences their lifestyle than in previous years, the American Bible Society said in its 2022 State of the Bible report.

  04/12/2022 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Religious diversity: Corporate obstacle or asset?

  A growing contingent of businesses have begun talking about religion as an asset, rather than a divider.

  04/04/2022 - By Kathryn Post / Religion News Service

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  Most popular worship songs, sermon topics for 2021 noted

  Pat Barrett’s “Build My Life” was the top worship song of 2021, church technology company Faithlife said in its annual report March 30.

  04/01/2022 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Pastors see the need to develop disciple-making and tech skills

  Making disciples and using technology more effectively are top areas of skill development American Protestant pastors recognize as worthy of investment.

  03/31/2022 - By Marissa Postell / Lifeway Research

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  Pastors identify spiritual needs for life and ministry

  Churchgoers may think their church leaders have it all together spiritually, but pastors admit they have room to grow.

  03/28/2022 - By Aaron Earls / Lifeway Research

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  Young adults and money? It’s complicated

  When it comes to making financial decisions, although some Christian young adults are influenced by their faith, many don’t manage their money in distinctly Christian ways.

  03/14/2022 - By Marissa Postell / Lifeway Research

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  Spiritual songs anchor faith, history of Black Americans

  Roy Cotton, a retired ethnomusicologist and former director of African American ministries for the Baptist General Convention of Texas, said God has used songs as a cultural vehicle of liberation for African Americans.

  03/07/2022 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  ‘If you build it, they will come’ no longer works—for churches

  Both baseball and houses of worship have experienced decline. Some see similar reason for it.

  03/07/2022 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  Study examines accountability to God, psychological well-being

  Religious believers who embrace accountability to God experience greater psychological well-being in several areas, according to a study from researchers with Baylor University, Westmont College and Hope College.

  03/02/2022 - By Lori Fogleman / Baylor University

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  Churches still recovering from pandemic losses

  Compared to the beginning of 2021, more U.S. Protestant churches are gathering in person and more churchgoers are filling the pews. However, the return to pre-pandemic attendance levels has stalled in recent months.

  03/01/2022 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay