The Main Reasons Christians Give to Charity
Barna: The main reasons people say they have gotten involved in a cause in the past are primarily emotional.
Research and Trends
Loneliness in America
The majority of adults has anywhere between two and five close friends (62 percent), but one in five regularly or often feels lonely.
9 Updated Trends About Christmas Eve Services
These are some of the trends we are seeing regarding how churches are approaching Christmas Eve Services.
What Do Americans Believe About God?
LifeWay Research: Many Americans who hold evangelical beliefs also hold beliefs that are not keeping with Scripture.
How Churches View Today’s Economy
LifeWay: Today, 45 percent of pastors see the economy as benefiting their church, while 35 percent say it is having no impact.
Pastors See Economic Turnaround in 2018 Giving
Eight in 10 Protestant pastors say the total offerings at their church this year are at or above last year’s levels.
Survey: Christians Set the Bar High in the Workplace
Barna Group: Most employed Christians want to do good in their places of work—but not always in a way that stands out.
The More You Care, the More You Care
Barna Group: Caring about global poverty means caring about other issues.
What Does Americans’ Theology Really Look Like?
Because the majority of Americans believe religious belief is more personal opinion than objective truth, beliefs will change over time.
What Pastors Like Most About Their Ministries
Here's how pastors responded to my informal social media poll asking them about their favorite role.