Lifeway Research:
By Timothy C. Morgan
Pastors are eager to reach the next generation for Christ as well as growing the size, diversity and level of discipleship within their congregations, according to a new survey of 1,000 Protestant pastors by Nashville-based Lifeway Research.
“Pastors are thinking about reaching the next generation. That becomes a top concern for 4 out of 10,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research. “The other sizable concern would be the lack of discipleship in the congregation.”
The 2019 Future of the Church Study by Lifeway Research is based on a survey of Protestant pastors, examining their views on the future of their congregations.
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