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.

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.

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.