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The State of Pastors Summit

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The State of Pastors, Volume 2

This report takes an in-depth look at how pastors are navigating post-pandemic life and ministry, focusing on self-leadership, church leadership and cultural leadership.

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The Resilient Pastor

Join pastors Glenn Packiam, Rich Villodas and Sharon Hodde Miller as they invite leaders to think out loud together about the challenges and opportunities of leading a church in a rapidly changing world. In each episode, they will have a conversation about church leadership and the challenges pastors are facing. Then, they’ll share a conversation with a pastor, church leader, thinker or theologian about the health of the pastor, the state of the church and what it looks like to love well and lead faithfully.

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Articles

Behind the Numbers: How We Conducted a Global Study of Young Adults

Faith
Generations

Pastors Are Open to New Ministry Models, But Congregants Are Unsure

Only 10% of Christian Twentysomethings Have Resilient Faith

Faith
From the Archives

Explore Faith for the Future

Generations
From the Archives

Church Dropouts Have Risen to 64%—But What About Those Who Stay?

Faith
Generations
From the Archives

man sitting alone at the edge of a pier

Why Do Young People Stay Christian?

Faith
Generations

What Will It Take to Disciple the Next Generation?

Generations
From the Archives

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Communication Is Key in Periods of Pastoral Transition

Leadership
From the Archives

An Invitation to Faith for the Future

Generations

Planned Pastoral Transitions Lead to Better Outcomes

Leadership
From the Archives

What Is the Church’s Role in Racial Reconciliation?

Culture
From the Archives

A Snapshot of Faith Practice Across Age Groups

Faith
From the Archives