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.

7 Church Leadership Evolution Trends That Will Shape the Next Decade

Explore the significant church leadership evolution trends that will define ministry over the coming decade, offering insights from a seasoned church coach.

Research: Can Christians Speed Christ’s Return?

Pastors are more than three times as likely to believe Christians can speed up the return of Christ by the spread of their faith than by backing certain geo-political changes, according to a new study.

The Top 7 Trends in the Local Church

The trends most commonly reported by church consultants

7 Major Church Trends for 2020

Here's where the church is headed in 2020 and beyond.

Pew Analyzes Online Sermons

A new analysis by Pew Research delves into the content of online sermons to understand what churchgoing Americans hear each week.

The Most Significant Cultural Shifts of the 2010s

These are the significant cultural shifts of the 2010s that the church needs to pay attention to in the new decade.

How the U.S. Economy Is Affecting Church Giving

Tracking church giving trends

How U.S. Adults Perceive Evangelicals

Evangelicals seen through a political lens