Faith Facts

• A new Lifeway Research survey reveals most Protestant pastors report economic pressures hurting their congregations.
• Church giving has largely failed to keep pace with inflation according to the findings.
• Pastors note rising costs and stagnant donations are affecting ministry operations nationwide.

A majority of Protestant pastors across the United States report that economic pressures are taking a toll on their congregations.

The survey from Lifeway Research found that most pastors say giving has not kept up with inflation.

Many churches are now facing difficult decisions about staffing and ministry programs.

“Pastors are feeling the strain as members cut back on giving while costs continue to rise,” one pastor shared.

Churches have historically served as pillars of community support during times of hardship.

Faith leaders are now calling on believers to remain faithful in their giving despite financial uncertainty.

“We must trust God to provide while also being wise stewards of the resources He has entrusted to us,” another pastor noted.

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Faith Facts

• Romans 8:28 reminds believers that God works all things together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.
• Scripture calls Christians to be salt and light in every sphere of life, including civic responsibility.
• Prayer and faithful action together reflect trust in God’s sovereignty and obedience to His Word.

A simple T-shirt reading “AND WE KNOW THAT” turned heads at a local gathering and sparked deeper conversation about Romans 8:28. The verse declares that God works all things together for good, yet many believers wonder whether trusting that promise means staying home on Election Day.

Trusting God’s plan has never excused Christians from responsible stewardship of the vote. The same passage that promises divine oversight also calls believers to active faithfulness in every season.

Throughout Scripture, God’s people have been instructed to seek the welfare of the city where they live and to contend for righteous laws. Sitting out elections leaves policy decisions in the hands of those who may oppose biblical values on life, marriage, and religious liberty.

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

That promise fuels confidence, not complacency. It encourages believers to pray fervently and then to walk into the voting booth as an act of worship and obedience.

History shows that when Christians withdraw from civic life, moral clarity fades from public policy. When they participate thoughtfully and prayerfully, doors remain open for gospel witness and protection of the unborn, the family, and the freedom to live out faith.

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Faith Facts

• More than 1,000 Christians have been killed in northern Mozambique since 2017
• At least 1 million Christians are among those displaced by conflict in Nigeria
• A new report warns of worsening persecution worldwide

The report documents how violent conflict and targeted abductions have intensified against Christian communities across parts of Africa.

In northern Mozambique, the death toll has surpassed one thousand since 2017 as Islamist militants continue their campaign of terror against believers.

In Nigeria, the scale of displacement is staggering, with at least one million Christians forced from their homes amid ongoing violence.

“More than 1,000 Christians have been killed in northern Mozambique since 2017, while at least 1 million Christians are among those displaced by conflict in Nigeria, according to a new report warning of worsening persecution worldwide.”

The findings underscore the urgent need for prayer and support for persecuted believers in these regions.

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