We invited Scott McConnell, Executive Director at Lifeway Research, to speak with us and share insights into what he’s seeing in the current church landscape and trends.

Scott McConnell has been a research professional for over twenty years. His research has addressed the beliefs, behaviors, needs and preferences of church leaders, laity, and the unchurched. Custom research projects have helped numerous ministries and denominations increase their impact. Research topics have included a variety of issues including parenting, young adult church dropouts, the formerly churches, standout churches who are effective in evangelism, and multi-site churches.

Scott is the author of Multi-Site Churches: Guidance for the Movement’s Next Generation and co-author of The Parent Adventure: Preparing Your Children For a Lifetime With God.