Research and Trends

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.

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.

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.

The Experience Economy and the Church

The changing behaviors of younger generations have clear implications for the church.

7 Church Leadership Trends That Will Shape the Next Decade

Insights from a church coach and consultant