Barna Group

We're now #Hiring: Research Analyst – Barna Group ?? Location: Fort Worth, TX ?? Job Type: Full-time, Salaried Are you passionate about the intersection of faith, culture, and data-driven insights? Do you have a heart for serving the Church through research and analysis? Barna Group is seeking a Research Analyst to help provide Christian leaders with actionable insights that strengthen discipleship, equip ministries, and advance the Gospel in a rapidly changing culture. Click the link below for more information!

The top four reasons people participate in their community of worship are to grow in their faith, learn about God, engage in worship, and receive teachings. Notably, preaching is not at the top of the list. This highlights the importance of being a fully formed, holistic ministry—one that recognizes preaching as necessary but not sufficient for true spiritual formation and discipleship. Learn more about the Thriving Church Institute and the spiritual formation dimension by downloading our free digital booklet or enjoying 30 days of complimentary access to Barna Access Plus: https://hubs.ly/Q03czh5m0

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Being part of a faith community may reinforce the importance of in-person relationships, even for young people. This research is a reminder that Gen Z’s faith identity, Christian and otherwise, may impart some intentionality to their relationships with others, both in person and online. Read more about the research here: https://hubs.ly/Q03cygf30

In Barna’s latest research on what makes a church truly thrive, the faith-sharing dimension explores how churches can equip and encourage congregants to talk about and share their faith in Jesus. Like the tribe of Issachar in 1 Chronicles, Barna’s goal for decades has been to help church leaders and Christians understand the times and know what to do. Understanding the times helps determine how to equip your church and congregation to thrive in today’s generation. Here are some noteworthy trends related to faith-sharing in America today. For more information like this one from the Thriving Church Institute, visit Barna Access Plus and get 30 days FREE: https://hubs.la/Q03cB0lq0

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Check out this new article from Relevant on Why Young Women Are Leaving The Church. Featuring David Kinnaman and the latest Barna research on Gen Z. https://bit.ly/41xaPOV

Are you measuring what really matters in your church? For too long, church leaders have relied on attendance and giving as the primary measures of success. But these numbers only tell part of the story. What if you could gain clarity on the deeper, more meaningful indicators of church thriving? That’s why we created the Thriving Church Framework, developed in partnership with Gloo. This framework helps leaders move beyond surface-level metrics and make informed decisions that drive real transformation. Download your FREE digital booklet today: https://bit.ly/4hppT6Z

When having to choose between "attendance and size" and "depth of engagement and commitment," 92% of pastors prefer engagement for measuring the success of a church. Are you measuring what matters when it comes to the success of your church? This Wednesday, we're teaching you how to actually measure your church. Subscribe FOR FREE to the State Of The Church Event Series to attend this event! You don't want to miss this event: https://bit.ly/4iiBDJP

Yesterday, David Kinnaman spoke at the @nrbconvention and gave a report on the State of Christian Media! Here is a behind the scenes look. The full report releases in March. We can’t wait to see how this new research helps you! #stateofthechurch #stateofyourchurch #church #churchfamily #community #discipleship #nextgen