by Bella Ball | Jun 12, 2023 | Feature-, News
Protestant pastors and non-Christians in the U.S. view the role of a church differently, according to a report by Barna Group published on May 31. Most pastors (84%) see a major part of the church’s role within their community as telling others about Jesus. Further,...
by Zach Dawes Jr | May 22, 2023 | Feature-, News
U.S. teens and adults have a positive perception of Jesus, according to a Barna Group report published May 17. Nearly three quarters (71%) of all respondents say they have a positive opinion of Jesus, compared to 63% who hold a positive view of the Bible and 57% who...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Apr 26, 2023 | Feature-, News
A majority of U.S. Christians are open to being part of a faith community that does not meet in a building, according to a Barna Group report published April 12. The COVID-19 pandemic compelled most houses of faith to shift from primarily in-person gatherings to...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Mar 24, 2023 | Feature-, News
The number of U.S. Protestant pastors who feel confident about their calling and satisfied with their vocation has plummeted, according to a Barna Group report published March 15. While a majority (52%) of Protestant pastors are “very satisfied with their vocation as...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Mar 13, 2023 | Feature-, News
Hypocrisy of professed Christians is the leading cause of people doubting the Christian faith, according to a Barna Group report published March 1. U.S. adults were surveyed about doubts they have regarding their faith tradition and about doubts they have toward...