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Commitment to Family, Faith, Career & Community: Mothers Juggle It All

Opportunities for Faith Formation at Home

Weekly Services Are Now Largely Online for Adults—But What About Kids?

Curious to know what church leaders are doing for their younger congregants, Barna reached out to pastors during a weekly check in. The findings from this survey were broadcast live on the ChurchPulse Weekly podcast on Monday, April 6th. You can listen to the most recent episode here or listen in wherever you get your podcasts on Thursday, April 9th.

8 Questions Every Children’s Minister Should Ask to Help Kids Navigate Faith in a Digital Age

OneHope President Rob Hoskins on Technology as a Tremendous Tool

58% of Highly Engaged Christian Parents Choose a Church with Their Kids in Mind

One of the key findings uncovered in this report show that nearly six in 10 highly engaged Christian parents say children’s programming is the primary reason they chose their current church (58%), showing that even though children may be small, they carry big weight when it comes to family decisions about where to worship.

Hettie Brittz on the Stages of Children’s Spiritual Development

Meet the Millennial Parents

Paul Tripp on How Parents Can Model Mercy

Married Couples & Parents See Fewer Barriers to Forgiving Others

A new Barna project, The Mercy Journey, examines the role of forgiveness and mercy in the lives of U.S. Christian adults. The study finds married respondents place a priority on peacemaking and shows parents are more likely to report feeling compassion toward others.

BJ Thompson on Communicating Mercy Within Marriage

The Powerful Influence of Moms in Christians' Households

Acknowledging the influence of moms isn’t just the stuff of Mother’s Day cards; it also became a major finding and theme in a recent Barna study of practicing Christians’ homes in the U.S. A new report from Barna finds that mothers are seen as the confidants, providers of support and drivers of faith formation.

Who Is Responsible for Children's Faith Formation?

Barna recently interviewed church leaders about the factors influencing spiritual formation and development. We found that although they agree that spiritual formation begins in the home and continues in the church, the perceived influence of schools is often either disproportionate or unaccounted for.

Cardus' Cofounder Ray Pennings on Schooling & Spiritual Development

An Invitation to Join The Tech-Wise Family Challenge

Jonathan Morrow on Building Lasting Faith in Gen Z

One in Four Adults Spends Holidays with Neighbors

Many American adults will enjoy Friendsgiving this week, an expression of the rich community that many adults tell Barna they find in their own neighborhoods. This infographic sheds more light on how Americans report sharing their lives with folks who occupy the same zip code.

Should Sex Ed Teach Abstinence? Most Americans Say Yes

Sexual norms have changed dramatically over the years, and young people are often left to their own devices (sometimes literally) when it comes to navigating sexuality. A new Barna study uncovers how Americans see their responsibility to educate and equip teens to make choices about sex.