Research and Trends
New Year’s Resolutions Focus on Health, God and Money
The pandemic may have encouraged more people to make changes outside of the annual reminder a new year brings.
Most Churches Taking On New Ministry Opportunities During Pandemic
Congregations display creativity and resilience as they address their communities' changing needs.
Online Services Expanded Reach of Churches During Pandemic
Study shows church participation is in flux.
Bible Reading Increased in 2021, Report Says
People are looking for—and finding—help and hope in Scripture.
Distrust of Christian Leaders Contributing to Millennials’ Growing Ambivalence to Faith
As millennials struggle to make sense of both this world and the next, they are unsure of who they can trust.
Most Churches Find Financial Stability in 2021
How Is the Current Economy Impacting Your Church?
Few Pastors Left the Pulpit Despite Pandemic Pressures
The difficult moments and seasons pastors face require ongoing investment in their spiritual, physical and mental well-being.
Millennials Unsure of Their Purpose, Study Shows
New study relates high suicide rates among millennials to lack of meaning.
Research: Most Americans Know and Trust Their Neighbors
Despite quarantines and social distancing, Americans still say they know their neighbors.