Research and Trends

Ready to Talk: Are Christians Speaking Truth to Our Culture?

It is easy to say our goal is to tell others about Jesus, but we often skip the step of asking God to make this possible.

David Kinnaman: Deconstruction Demystified

Deconstruction may not be about finding reasons to leave, but rather seeking guidance for a deeper stage of faith.

The Next Level: A Snapshot of Church Multiplication Trends

Seventeen percent of churches say they were directly or substantially involved in a church plant that opened in the last three years.

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.

Charitable Giving Strengthening in Post-COVID-19 Recovery

90% of donors expect to give the same or even more to charity this year compared with last year.

4 Hidden Struggles Most Pastors Face

An Honest Conversation About What Many in the Clergy Deal With

9 Ways the Modern Worship Service Is Changing

The average church has made significant adjustments to their worship service in the past two decades.