Research and Trends

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.

Discipleship on Purpose

Sharing the gospel and teaching each other should never stop. Starting and maintaining the relationships to foster both evangelism and discipleship is also nonstop.

Research: Pastors, Current Events and End Times

A majority of pastors see signs of the end times in current events.

New Poll Reveals Almost Two-Thirds of Churches See Drop in Giving

Findings from a new State of the Plate poll

Survey: Americans Losing Grip on Basic Spiritual Concepts

The time is past to assume people have a basic knowledge of the Bible.

Survey: Midweek Church Attendance Spikes Due to COVID-19

Results of a countrywide survey of church leaders by Faithlife

Survey: Pastors’ Concern About the Church’s Future

New research with implications for after the quarantine is lifted

Survey: How Churches Are Responding to the Coronavirus Crisis

Over 1500 church leaders responded to our Covid-19 Church Survey.

Why We Needed to Create a Cultural Research Center

Tracking the seven mountains of cultural influence.

New Research on Multiethnic Churches

Here are new benchmarks that provide insights into the multiethnic church movement.