Is America in revival? Not quite, according to Barna CEO David Kinnaman who joins me to discuss 2026 church trends. New data shows that overall, American Christianity is still in decline, AND that Gen Z men are dialing into Jesus, young adults are the most churched group in America, and that we're setting ourselves up for a succession crisis.
Carey Nieuwhof - Churchfront Leadership Podcast
"Does your church really need to live Stream?" and a lot more.
Hype Worship is DEAD! Carey Nieuwhof
" Do we need to ditch our high-end AV equipment?" and a lot more.
How Alpha Is Impacting Churches in the United States
Thom and Jess welcome John Wentz, the president of Alpha USA, to The Church Answers Podcast.
Bible sales surge to record levels among Gen Z on both sides of the Atlantic
Bible sales in both the UK and the US have climbed to their highest levels on record, with analysts pointing to a growing interest in faith and spirituality among Generation Z as a key driver of the trend.
Church Leadership Trends for 2026
As church leaders look toward 2026, familiar approaches to leadership are proving insufficient amid changing communities, evolving teams, and growing demands on leaders. Lewis Center Director Jonathan Page highlights key shifts shaping the year ahead and offers practical guidance for how church leaders can respond with clarity, collaboration, and purpose.
Why Pastoral Burnout Isn’t a Badge and How a Weekly Rule of Life Helps
Pastoral burnout is one of those phrases we pastors throw around like a rite of passage. It sounds almost noble to work until you collapse, like some spiritual merit badge you earn for devotion. The reality is harsher: burnout robs pastors of joy, clarity, and longevity in ministry. Rather than wearing burnout like a badge, we must confess it for what it is — a sign our rhythms, boundaries, or spiritual practices are off — and adopt intentional practices like a weekly rule of life that safeguard our souls and sustain our calling.
Why Worship Leaders Are Quitting: The Fix Isn’t ‘Try Harder’
When leaders burn out, the church loses more than someone who can run PowerPoint and cue the band. We lose pastors, mentors, and spiritual companions for the congregation. If we want worship leaders to thrive, not just survive, we must ask better questions and build smarter solutions together.
10 Ways to Freshen Your Prayer Life
Every now and then, I feel discontented with my prayer life. Sometimes it’s because I feel far from God, can’t find the right words, or keep saying the same old things about the same old things. In moments like this, I like to switch things up. I have long observed that doing something new can inject energy into rusty habits. As C.S. Lewis observed, we naturally desire both change and permanence, and God designed life under the sun with rhythms that satisfy both desires. So if you’re in a season where you want to try something new in your prayer life, here are ten ideas to get started.
Bullying Also Involves Our Attitudes
Bullying comes in many forms, Lynda Freeman reminds us in this guest post. Learn how to make children aware of the impact of their actions, words, and attitudes.
Youth Volunteers Will Bless Your Children’s Ministry
Youth volunteers can take your children’s ministry to the next level. If you’re looking to expand your kidmin volunteer team, read on.
Church Outreach That Isn’t Cringe: A Field Guide for Normal People
Church outreach ideas often fail for one simple reason: they don’t sound like something a normal human being would ever do. Too many outreach efforts feel forced, awkward, or suspiciously cheerful, leaving church members embarrassed and neighbors unconvinced. The good news is that outreach doesn’t have to be gimmicky to be effective. When outreach is grounded in presence, generosity, and honesty, it stops being cringe and starts being credible.
Outreach works best when it feels like people being people, not a marketing campaign disguised as kindness.
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