Research and Trends

Fastest-Growing Churches: Lessons From the Front Lines

“People see “big C” church as judgy, legalistic rules. If we can work together and show the opposite of that, I feel like that’s our role: to rewrite the narrative of church based on serving.” —Meghan Smith, Trace Church

What Message Are You Sending Visitors?

By immediately communicating, ‘You are welcome here,’ you are answering guests’ big question: Should I be here?

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.

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.

Research: Americans Most Want to Avoid Fear and Anxiety

An Opportunity to Share the Hope of Christ

Pluralistic Worldview Growing Among American Christians

Survey Stresses the Importance of Biblical Teaching

Research: Majority of Pastors Feel Supported by Other Local Pastors

Digging in to Pastors’ Relationships With One Another

Pastors Value Denominations Now, Not as Sure About the Future

As many Protestant denominations prepare to gather this summer for their national meetings, most pastors believe it is vital for their church to be part of a denomination but doubt the importance of those types of ties lasting another decade.

Encouraging Signs for the Post-Pandemic Church

A glimpse of people’s church experience during COVID and their intentions for church participation post-COVID

Research: America’s Religious Realignment

Major changes in America's faith profile