Research and Trends

Addicted to More

Around half of evangelicals say they find their own measure of success and worth in obtaining more things.

Faith Rising: Gen Z and Millennials Lead a Comeback for Jesus

We need to encourage faith sharing not through pressure or guilt, but by inviting people to see that their neighbors may be far more open than they assume.

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

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.

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.