Barna Research Update

The Reading Habits of Today’s Pastors

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

May 16, 2013 – It seems like every time there’s a new bit of communication technology, someone

Three Spiritual Journeys of Millennials

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

May 9, 2013 – Much ink has been spilled in recent months over what social analysts are

Are Christians More Like Jesus or More Like the Pharisees?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT

April 30, 2013 – One of the common critiques leveled at present-day Christianity is that it’s a

What Do Americans Think About Islam?

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:34:48 GMT

April 25, 2013 – In the aftermath of the Boston marathon bombings, the attention of the media

Christians on Leadership, Calling and Career

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:21:31 GMT

April 18, 2013 – No matter what’s happening around the world, leadership takes center stage. Kim Jong

How Post-Christian is U.S. Society?

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT

April 15, 2013 – The rise of the so-called “Nones”—the increasing percentage of adults who claim no

New Barna Study Explores Trends Among American Donors

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:19:42 GMT

April 12, 2013 – During tax season many Americans review their 2012 finances, including a look at

What Do Americans Really Think About the Bible?

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT

March 27, 2013 – One of March’s media stories has been the success of the History Channel

Superheroes, Presidents and a Girl on Fire: 2012 at the Movies

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT

February 21, 2013 – In early 2011, Entertainment Weekly asked: “Are movies losing their mojo?” Both 2010

The Spiritual Journeys of Young Catholics, Plus their Views on Birth Control, Sexuality and the Church

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT

February 19, 2013 – The Catholic church has been making news. On February 7, the U.S. Conference

Two-Thirds of Americans Say Pro Athletes Have More Influence on Society than Faith Leaders

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:55:58 GMT

February 1, 2013 – With perhaps the biggest sporting event of the year coming up this weekend,

Most Americans are Concerned About Restrictions in Religious Freedom

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT

January 18, 2013 – From Louie Giglio’s withdrawal from the Inauguration Day prayer, to Hobby Lobby’s refusal

New Research Explores the Changing Shape of Temptation

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:09:58 GMT

January 4, 2013 – It’s that time again—the end of one year and the beginning of another—when

The Role of Faith in the 2012 Election

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2012 – The 2012 presidential election season was the most expensive in U.S. history—and one

2012 Election Day Preview

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT

November 5, 2012 – Compared to the days leading up to 2008, when Barack Obama was a

Christian Women Today, Part 4 of 4: Women's Views on Voting, Political Parties and the 2012 Election

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 08:00:00 GMT

August 28, 2012 – With the nation’s next presidential election just over two months away, many observers

Christian Women Today, Part 3 of 4: Women Give Themselves an Emotional and Spiritual Check-up

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:12:36 GMT

August 21, 2012 – On the whole, it would seem Christian women in the U.S. are doing

Christian Women Today, Part 2 of 4: A Look at Women's Lifestyles, Priorities and Time Commitments

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 08:00:00 GMT

August 17, 2012 – “Family-oriented.” That, in a nutshell, is how most of today’s Christian women see

Christian Women Today, Part 1 of 4: What Women Think of Faith, Leadership and Their Role in the Church

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:00:00 GMT

August 14, 2012 – Women are the backbone of U.S. Christian churches. They are more likely than

The Economy Continues to Squeeze Americans’ Charitable Giving

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:00:00 GMT

June 28, 2012 – Many experts believe the world economy, weighed down by trouble in Europe and