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Pastors Share Top Reasons They’ve Considered Quitting Ministry in the Past Year

The number of pastors who have given serious consideration to quitting full-time ministry has risen dramatically over the past year. Why are pastors so burned out? New data highlight the main reasons two in five pastors have thought about leaving ministry—as well as some reasons pastors have determined to stay.

Pastors See Missions as a Mandate, But Christians Aren't So Sure

The Great Disconnect: Reclaiming the Heart of the Great Commission in Your Church, Barna’s newest study conducted in partnership with Mission India, reveals misconceptions and inconsistencies in how U.S. churches perceive and approach missionary work. This article zooms in on Christians' and pastors' beliefs about who bears responsibility for the Great Commission and how it should be carried out.

ChurchPulse Weekly Conversations: Andy Stanley on Church Unity

ChurchPulse Weekly Conversations: Brad & Leah Leach on Honoring Volunteers

ChurchPulse Weekly Conversations: Albert Tate on Empathy, Race and the Church

ChurchPulse Weekly Conversations: Michael Phillips on Burnout Among Black Church Pastors

ChurchPulse Weekly Conversations: Dr. Heather Thompson Day on Social Media

Behind the Numbers: A Closer Look at the ChurchPulse Assessment

ChurchPulse Weekly Conversations: Patrick Lencioni on Work Culture

ChurchPulse Weekly Conversations: Bob Goff on Authenticity & Time Management

ChurchPulse Weekly Conversations: Tyler Staton on Leadership Transitions

Pastors' Credibility Is in Question—Even Among Pastors

For a while now, Barna has been reporting on the credibility crisis America’s pastors are facing. Amid lukewarm feelings about their credibility, pastors may wonder how they can regain the trust of their communities in the current climate. Today, we'll share data from The Resilient Pastor—a newly released book from pastor, author and Barna senior fellow Dr. Glenn Packiam—to explore current perspectives on the credibility of America’s pastors as well as insights from Packiam on pastoral trustworthiness and reliability.

ChurchPulse Weekly Conversations: Glenn Packiam on Cultivating Resilience

Guest Column: What Is the Mission of the Church?

ChurchPulse Weekly Conversations: Sandra Van Opstal on the Importance of Self-Reflection

Excerpt: Better Questions & Disciplines for Digital Church Innovation

This article is an excerpt from Benjamin Windle's latest work, Digital Church in a Lonely World, published as the first Barna Ideas release. Barna Ideas is a series committed to exploring new models, new methods and new mindsets for the future of the Church. Windle's full work, which explores the seven ingredients necessary for church community in an increasingly digital and lonely world, is available both in Barna's online store and on Barna Access Plus.

ChurchPulse Weekly Conversations: Levi Lusko on Reduced Church Attendance

ChurchPulse Weekly Conversations: Juliet Funt on Avoiding Burnout & Setting Boundaries