(ChurchLeaders) In its biennial “State of Theology” survey, Ligonier Ministries uncovered rampant confusion about basic Christian beliefs and a continued need for clear biblical teaching. The 2020 State of Theology survey, commissioned through Lifeway Research, was completed in early March, just before the pandemic caused widespread shutdowns. Three thousand U.S. adults, including 630 professing evangelicals, responded to 35 statements about faith-based and ethical issues.
While many findings raise alarms for church leaders, they also point to the ongoing importance of ministry among Americans.