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Explaining research relevant to Christian leaders

In this series, Faith & Leadership explores one piece of data that sheds light on what it means to be a Christian leader today.

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Declining volunteerism is changing the church experience

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Long-term adoption of hybrid services represents a major shift from the traditional church model

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Churches are exploring new ways to offer VBS amid volunteer shortages

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Church attendance is still evolving in a post-pandemic world

By Shari Finnell Journalist

As debates persist about their roles, women increasingly create their own spaces as congregational leaders

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Larger churches have had an easier, more successful transition to using technology after the pandemic

By Shari Finnell Journalist

As more pastors age and retire, churches appear to be facing a succession crisis, a study says

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Understanding wellness and mental health among pastors in 2024

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Study reveals clergy leaders often lack adequate training in five key areas

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Young women are leaving churches at higher rates than young men

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Church income isn’t keeping pace with inflation — but here’s how faith leaders can encourage giving and growth

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge Journalist

Five years after the start of the COVID pandemic, here are three ways congregations continue to be affected

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge Journalist

Younger adults pray less often than older adults, but that might not mean they are less spiritual

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge Journalist

Spiritual leadership is always contextual

It’s tempting to think there’s a formula for leading people, but it’s important to read the context to understand how the Spirit is moving, writes the vice president of spiritual foundations for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA.

By Jason Jensen Vice president of spiritual foundations, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA

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How gathering at the table helped renew church leaders in South Texas

At a series of in-person gatherings, United Methodist Church leaders shared celebrations, challenges, resources and values — with transformative results, writes a director in the UMC’s Rio Texas Conference.

By Tanya Campen Director of intergenerational ministries, UMC Rio Texas Conference

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Kara Powell: How to bring about change in your church

It’s a difficult time for the church but it has a bright future if leaders help their congregations adapt to a new, diverse world, says a co-author of the book “Future-Focused Church.”

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