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Has the Economy Influenced Americans' Priorities?

How has the weakened economy affected what Americans prioritize in their lives? Barna Group’s latest research updates a multi-year tracking study that shows that family and faith have declined in importance, while other elements such as health, leisure, money, and professional success are increasing as American priorities. >more>
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Who is Active in “Group” Expressions of Faith? Barna Study Examines Small Groups, Sunday School, and House Churches June 28, 2010 With the increase in megachurches, the prominence of “parachurch” leaders and organizations, and the presence of hundreds of thousands of Americans who serve as clergy and church staff, one often overlooked group is the... More >
New at the Barna Group:

Research: How Teenagers' Faith Practices Are Changing, learn more > 

Research: How Different Generations View Charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity, learn more >
Has the Economy Influenced Americans' Priorities? July 26, 2010 Over the last few years the strained economy has dominated news and altered many aspects of business, investing, and fundraising. Has the weakened economy affected what Americans prioritize in life?
New at the Barna Group:

Research: How Teenagers' Faith Practices Are Changing, learn more > 

Research: How Different Generations View Charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity, learn more >
Super Bowl Ad Research: New Barna Study Examines Tebow/Focus Commercial February 15, 2010 One of the great American pastimes is playing “armchair quarterback” in the days following the Super Bowl – assessing the big plays and analyzing the prominent advertisements. A new nationwide Barna Group study... More >
New at the Barna Group:

Research: How Teenagers' Faith Practices Are Changing, learn more > 

Research: How Different Generations View Charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity, learn more >
Does Having Children Make Parents More Active Churchgoers? May 24, 2010 How does having a child change a parent's level of church involvement? This question was explored in a new research study, conducted by the Barna Group in partnership with Orange, a division of the... More >
New at the Barna Group:

Research: How Teenagers' Faith Practices Are Changing, learn more > 

Research: How Different Generations View Charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity, learn more >
How Teenagers’ Faith Practices are Changing July 12, 2010 The faith of teenagers is a picture of contrasts. Teenagers are consistently among the most religiously active Americans, with nearly six out of every 10 teens engaged in some type of group spiritual activity... More >
New at the Barna Group:

Research: How Teenagers' Faith Practices Are Changing, learn more > 

Research: How Different Generations View Charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity, learn more >
Christian Support for Obama Declines Barack Obama was swept into office on a wave of hopes and dreams founded on his promises of a better life and a more competent government. With this first year in office now behind him, many... More >
New at the Barna Group:

Research: How Teenagers' Faith Practices Are Changing, learn more > 

Research: How Different Generations View Charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity, learn more >
The Economy’s Impact (Part 3 of 3): Donors Reduce Giving, Brace for the Long Haul To view Part 1 of this series, click here To view Part 2 of this series, click here February 8, 2010 Although some recent economic news offers positive signs, the donor landscape continues to show little indications... More >
New at the Barna Group:

Research: How Teenagers' Faith Practices Are Changing, learn more > 

Research: How Different Generations View Charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity, learn more >
How Many People Really Attend a House Church? Barna Study Finds It Depends on the Definition altNumerous shifts are occurring among church-goers in the U.S. as they choose from many new forms and formats of the local church. One of the least understood forms is the house church, and one of the... More >
New at the Barna Group:

Research: How Teenagers' Faith Practices Are Changing, learn more > 

Research: How Different Generations View Charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity, learn more >

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