Many churches today are explicitly constructed not to look and feel too much like a religious place. A stark contrast to the ancient cathedrals and churches of old—the very design of which was intended to help people experience the divine. How does this design shift impact worshipers? What about outsiders? What do church buildings say about the faith of those inside? And, when it comes to the next generation of believers, does the building itself have anything to do with their resistance or attraction to the church? To understand the principles of design that best resonate with Millennials, Barna Group partnered with Cornerstone Knowledge Network to conduct a multi-phase research program.

“I also wish I could communicate the absolute joy that we have found in doing this challenging work. There is nothing like seeing the look on a young soldier’s face when he realizes you care.”

How could I draw lessons from the Refomation, for a body of churches living in an Asian, Westernized, prosperous, polyglot, polyethnic culture that I barely understood? What could I say about the Reformation to believers so far removed from Luther and Calvin?

Much has been made of the growing post-Christian sentiment among America’s youngest generation of adults. But how has this well-documented turn away from religion affected Millennials’ views of Christianity’s most sacred text? In a recent study among Millennials, conducted in partnership with American Bible Society and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Barna Group sought to discover how changing ideas about Christianity might be affecting perceptions of the Bible.

What does a 15-year-old girl do when, after being rescued from sex slavery, realizes that her family doesn’t want to take her back?

How one English class led to a business that is creating jobs and bringing women to the Gospel.

A recap of the recent ministry changes made by PCA pastors.

As homosexuality is welcomed into mainstream America, how can the PCA stand firm and share Jesus with people who need Him?

“So many artists who have a heart for church and Scripture want to create to edify the church in some way, and their hearts are broken because there’s no place for them. Artists need community and connection. There is not a clear-cut place for artists in the church.”

“In our attempt to be creative, we must not unwittingly abandon [the historic Christian faith, the authority of Scripture, and the value of our creeds and confessions].”