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Barna and MOPS International revealed startling research showing that while mothers are the primary influencers on the faith of their children, many churches are not serving moms well, and many mothers feel they are not contributing to the world in a meaningful way.

A new study conducted by Barna Group has found that only 52% of pastors are “very satisfied” in their job, down from 72% in 2015.

Barna and its partners address teen Bible engagement in volume two of “The Open Generation” survey gauging the identity, values and views of teenagers globally.

Teenagers have favorable opinions of Jesus but find Christians less loving than the Savior, the Barna Group found in a global study of 25,000 teenagers in 26 countries.

Recent research conducted by Barna has found that only a minority of Christian pastors believe that tithing (giving 10% of one’s income to the local church) is a biblical mandate. 

Barna Group released their latest survey on pastor burnout, finding that the number of pastors who are “seriously considering” leaving full-time ministry sits at 42%.

The role, reliability, and resilience of American pastors has been under the microscope, especially amid the pandemic. New data from Barna Research shows that improper stewardship of pastoral power may be contributing to Americans’ mistrust of spiritual leaders.

A new, 62-page report from Barna evaluating millennial views on different areas of life offers encouraging and sobering insights for pastors.