Aaron Earls

Aaron Earls is a writer for LifeWay Christian Resources.

Survey: Pastors weren’t overly prepared for retirement

November 7, 2019 Aaron Earls

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Most retirement age pastors and missionaries say their current life is close to ideal, but some who have entered retirement say they could’ve been better prepared. In a survey sponsored by Shepherd’s Fold Ministries, Nashville-based LifeWay Research asked 2,451 pastors, ministers and missionaries who were retired or at least 67 years old…

Survey shows pastors have difficulties navigating music

September 12, 2019 Aaron Earls

For most pastors, the so-called “worship wars” over the style of the music used in their church have subsided, if they ever even felt that pressure. A new study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research found 15% of Protestant pastors in the U.S. say the biggest challenge they face in the area of music is navigating the…

Study shows pastors find sports betting morally wrong

April 4, 2019 Aaron Earls

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Americans are expected to wager more than $10 billion on the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, but don’t bet on many pastors joining in. A new study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research found most pastors believe it is morally wrong to bet on sports, while few agree it should be legalized nationwide. Though if…