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The State of Pastors, Volume 2

This report takes an in-depth look at how pastors are navigating post-pandemic life and ministry, focusing on self-leadership, church leadership and cultural leadership.

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The Resilient Pastor

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Are Young Adults Engaging More at Church? What Pastors Are Seeing

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At a Glance Two in five senior pastors say their church has experienced higher engagement among Gen Z (45%) and Millennials (42%). Forty percent of pastors report increased engagement among…

Barna’s Top Trends of 2025, Part 1

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Gen Z Women Struggle to Find Their Place in Christian Faith and Community

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New Research on Church Attendance: Decline of Women or the Rise of Men?

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What Makes American Teens Unique?

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3 Gen Z Mindsets, in Gen Z’s Words

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Church Generosity Reimagined: How Gen Z Approach Giving

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Generation Anxious: Gen Z More Prone to Fear, Uncertainty Than Older Generations

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5 Things You Need to Know About Gen Z

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