Barna’s research finds that most U.S. adults believe a supernatural dimension exists and want to grow spiritually—yet this openness doesn’t always lead them toward Christianity. Discover how spiritual curiosity is shaping faith in America—and what it means for pastors and

New Barna data reveals a troubling twist: Among young adults, women are now the most likely to disengage from church, prayer and belief—reversing normative patterns and raising urgent questions for faith leaders. Explore the data in our newest article. https://t.co/73AkcE6IqJ

The shape of families is evolving—both across the U.S. and within local congregations. But do pastors’ approach to ministry appropriately account for these shifts? Learn More in Barna's latest article. https://t.co/0vsOdHTVXY

Pastors often carry the weight of leading a congregation and raising a family under a spotlight. Our Equipping Parents CoLab invites churches to affirm pastors as moms and dads too - resourcing and equipping them so their families can thrive. This CoLab is designed to help you

What If Your Small Groups Could Double Their Impact? Many church leaders wonder if their small groups are truly making the impact they could. Without clear insights and a plan, it’s easy for discipleship ministry to lose focus and for leaders to feel stuck. This September, join

Today, 56 percent of pastors say they are more confident about their calling than when they first entered ministry—the highest this metric has been since before the pandemic. This represents a meaningful recovery after years of uncertainty and adjustment. For more on the topic

In the Data-Informed dimension of a thriving church, Barna highlights 3 challenges for church leaders today. When reflecting on these challenge, let's remember that: - Measuring transformation requires new tools, fresh language and a deeper commitment to seeing people as whole

Ministry is deeply relational work, but how are your closest relationships doing? Join us on August 6, 2025, for The State of the Pastor’s Marriage: What Barna’s New Research Reveals—And How Healthy Relationships at Home Help Sustain Resilient Ministry. This free webinar

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"The power of story to shape our moral imagination is something that we have underutilized." Jesus was a storyteller. One of the most powerful ways to form our children is to engage with their imagination through storytelling. Imparting faith is not just dumping information,

In Barna’s research of thriving churches, the data-informed dimension measures how effectively a church uses information to make wise ministry decisions and track the spiritual well-being of their people. To help churches gauge how data-informed they are, Barna presents church

Team health translates into an effective mission in the world. At Barna, we have built information from decades of research. We want to help you build team health for your church. To join the Thriving Church Institute, subscribe to Barna Access Plus: https://t.co/lwdRBGrLmq

In The Relationship of Today's Pastors, Barna examines the personal side of pastoral life - marriage, parenting, friendships and the often-invisible layers of connection that sustain leaders in ministry. This new research report goes beyond the pulpit to explore how pastors are

Pastors, have you ever felt like you were guessing your way through ministry? At Barna, we want to give you insights, teach you how to lead with your instincts and measure what matters, and create a thriving church. To be a part of the Thriving Church Institute, subscribe to

Barna's research shows that practicing Christians look to their pastors for leadership development, innovative thinking, and wisdom for living well. Younger generations specifically want the church to be a laboratory of leadership. There is a huge opportunity here to develop

Juneteenth is a time to reflect on our shared history and move with hope toward greater justice, healing and unity. This week, in honor of the day, Barna is offering a buy one, get one free deal on two reports designed to equip churches for deeper conversations on race and

When it comes to team health, some challenges arise when we explore our current data on U.S. churches. Here are a few steps you can take to tackle these challenges that may arise in your congregation: - Create clarity for your team. Define roles and responsibilities, develop

“It’s not just about saying no, it’s what are you going to say yes to in its place?” This is the KEY with all habit formation 🔑 What’s one small change you could make to trade screen time (or any unhelpful habit) for something more meaningful? #healthyhabits #habitformation

In Barna’s research of thriving churches, the team health dimension looks at the clarity of roles and level of internal trust among leadership in a church, including both paid staff and ministry volunteers. An encouraging 62 percent of U.S. church leaders rank this dimension as

Fathers, remember that your role extends far beyond providing and protecting. The data makes clear the influence of a father. As a dad, the question isn’t whether you’ll have impact—you will. The question is what kind of impact you’ll choose to make. Consider these takeaways as