For the first time in the history of Gallup’s survey, fewer than a third of Americans trust pastors’ honesty and ethical standards. By Aaron Earls When pastors speak with people in their communities, they may have to overcome an initial distrust. Gallup’s 2023 Honesty and Ethics poll found the ratings of nearly all professions measured to be lower … [Read more…]
Editor’s Note: This article from Lifeway Research helps us all understand the uphill battle we face in our current culture. Let us take in the information as a clarification of our understanding and further heed the clarion call to speak the truth in love to a dying world that desperately needs to hear it. Trust … [Read more…]
For those who prefer in-person over online worship, the sense of connection to other people drives them, according to Pew Research. By Aaron Earls Sorry, pastor. You probably aren’t the main reason someone wants to physically attend a worship service. They’re showing up in person because of the other people in the room. But you … [Read more…]