Most pastors believe it is vital for their church to be part of a denomination but doubt the importance of those types of ties lasting another decade.
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Are Evangelical Parents Raising Evangelical Teens?
Most teenagers follow in their parents’ religious footsteps, but some groups do better at retaining the next generation than others.
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The Most Troubling Fact COVID Revealed About Churchgoers—And How to Fix It
As churches innovated new ways to reach members and attendees explored new discipleship practices, worrisome isolationist tendencies appeared among some churchgoers.
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More Americans Are Reading the Bible. Now What?
Emerging from the pandemic, more Americans say they are reading the Bible, but few consistently engage with God’s word on a regular basis.
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Protestant Church Closures Outpace Openings in U.S.
U.S. Protestant churches endured a difficult 2020, including starting the year with fewer congregations, as more churches closed than started in 2019.
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Church Membership Is Falling, But What About the Sky?
Three factors can help churches better understand the religious landscape in the United States and how to reach their changing communities.
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