Research and Trends

Scott McConnell: The State of Discipleship

Discover where disciples in your church are in their journey. Then design paths to encourage progress toward biblical outcomes.

It Takes Everyone

When every member shares the work, the whole body is better for it.

Addicted to More

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

Avoiding Pastoral Red Zones

Pastor care must be a pandemic priority

Are Church Leaders Losing Gen Z?

Faith leaders can still become the trusted mentors that young people desperately need right now.

The Most Notable Trends for the Church in 2021

The 12 things that will shape the immediate future of the church

The Economic Fallout for Churches From 2020

Almost half of U.S. Protestant pastors (48%) say the current economy is negatively impacting their church, including 5% who say the impact is very negative.

Study: Most Churches Have Not Returned to Pre-Pandemic Attendance Levels

The vast majority of U.S. Protestant churches say they are holding in-person services, but churchgoers have yet to attend in the numbers they did before the coronavirus pandemic struck, indicating a significant gap in church attendance post pandemic.

3 Startling Stats Revealing How the Church Is Changing This Year

Discover the surprising trends and statistics that reveal how the church is changing this year and where it's headed.

Is Bivocational Better?

The Challenges and Benefits of Bivocational Ministry