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Church Planters and the Cost of Starting a Church

What factors shape the financial reality of most new church plants? In partnership with Thrivent Financial, Barna conducted a study among 769 church planters from across the nation to assess the personal and institutional costs of a church startup.

Research Releases in Leaders & Pastors • April 26, 2016

The Priorities, Challenges, and Trends in Youth Ministry

With millennials leaving the church, doing good youth ministry is more important than ever. In partnership with Youth Specialties, Barna Group conducted research among key stakeholders to assess the state of youth ministry in America.

Research Releases in Leaders & Pastors • April 6, 2016

New Research on the State of Discipleship

Barna Group conducted a comprehensive, multi-phase research study examining the current state of discipleship in the U.S.

Research Releases in Leaders & Pastors • December 1, 2015

State of Discipleship - Book

A Barna Report Produced in Partnership with The Navigators

Resources in Leaders & Pastors • May 15, 2015

The Different Impact of Good and Bad Leadership

It’s often said that a bad boss can ruin even the best of jobs. In a recent study among Americans in the workplace, Barna Group sought to find out whether the opposite is true: Can a good boss lead to less turnover? And what are the qualities that employees think make for a good leader—or a bad one?

Research Releases in Leaders & Pastors • February 18, 2015

Cyber Church: Pastors and the Internet

The Internet has dramatically altered the way people live their lives, and pastors have accepted it as an essential tool for ministry. In a recent study of U.S. Protestant church leaders, Barna Group looked at pastors’ use of the Internet and their attitudes toward it today compared to 15 years ago.

Research Releases in Leaders & Pastors • February 11, 2015