The post Is Church Attendance Turning Upward? And a Surprising Gender Gap appeared first on Barna Group.| Articles - Barna Group
Young adults are attending church more often, driving a surprising shift in attendance trends. Discover what this means for the future of the Church.| Barna Group
Recent data collected from Barna’s pastor poll indicate that U.S. pastors are currently in crisis and at risk of burnout. Notably, in 2021 alone, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of pastors who are thinking about quitting ministry entirely.| Barna Group
Millions of Americans face mental illness each year. Yet the stigma surrounding mental health and therapy persists, despite the fact that Americans—especially Christians—who see a counselor have overwhelmingly positive experiences with the practice. In a new study, Barna looks at how Americans feel about and engage with counseling.| Barna Group
"I thought constant sacrifice was noble. Now I realize rest, joy and hobbies are part of how God wired us." —Pastor Mike Kelsey The post Making Relational Health a Priority: A Conversation with Pastor Mike Kelsey appeared first on Barna Group.| Articles - Barna Group
See how U.S. teens compare to their global peers. What are the distinct strengths and challenges of Gen Z in America? The post What Makes American Teens Unique? appeared first on Barna Group.| Articles - Barna Group
Pastor Derrick Puckett shares how he intentionally tends to his emotional, mental and spiritual health alongside ministry.| Barna Group
In Faith for Exiles, Kinnaman and his coauthor, Mark Matlock, get to know the one in 10 young Christians for whom they’ve coined the term “resilient disciples.” “From a numbers point of view,” Kinnaman says, “10 percent of young Christians amounts to just under four million 18–29-year-olds in the U.S. who follow Jesus and are resiliently faithful. In spite of the tensions they feel between church and everyday life, they keep showing up.”| Barna Group
U.S. Adults Define Evangelicals by Their Conservatism| Barna Group
Spiritual Maturity Ranks Low on List of Priorities for Gen Z & Millennials| Barna Group
We know from multiple studies that men are having children later than past generations, and perceptions of gender roles within fatherhood are also shifting; in fact, 78 percent of practicing Christian men tell Barna they think it’s okay for fathers to be stay-at-home parents. As fathers in the Church map their expedition into the uncharted future of manhood, Five Essentials to Engage Today’s Men outlines key conversations churches should have about how men connect with their purpose, with...| Barna Group
Barna data reminds us just how powerful a father’s presence is, especially when it comes to boys who may become fathers in the future.| Barna Group
Soul Care at Christ Chapel Bible Church helps fill the gap as a counseling ministry rooted in professional wisdom and pastoral compassion.| Barna Group
See how one church is doing ministry at a time when people want Jesus but aren't keen on churchgoing. The post Jesus at the Center: Reimagining Faith Community at Hill City Church appeared first on Barna Group.| Articles - Barna Group
This shift is not only statistically significant—it may be the clearest indication of meaningful spiritual renewal in the United States.| Barna Group
Currently, Just One in Four Americans Is a Practicing Christian| Barna Group
Learn five principles for activating high-capacity volunteers and creating a culture where people feel valued and purposeful.| Barna Group
A majority of U.S. adults desires a spiritual dimension to life. Are Christian leaders ready?| Barna Group
The number of pastors who have given serious consideration to quitting full-time ministry has risen dramatically over the past year. Why are pastors so burned out? New data highlight the main reasons two in five pastors have thought about leaving ministry—as well as some reasons pastors have determined to stay.| Barna Group
