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The Resilient Pastor Course

In this six-session series, Glenn Packiam invites you into a time of reflection, rest and renewal as he shares what it takes to be a resilient pastor.

Jun 20, 2026

CourseLeadershipCourse

The Open Generation Challenge

This course, to be used alongside The Open Generation study, brings students and adults together to create solutions for gospel impact.

Jun 20, 2026

CourseCourseGenerations

Tech-Wise Teams

This self-guided course is designed for nonprofit, business and ministry leaders who want to unlock hidden capacity in their teams.

Jun 20, 2026

CourseCourseDigital Discipleship

3 lessons

Thriving Church Institute: Team Health

The team health dimension looks at the clarity of roles and level of internal trust among leadership in a church.

Jun 19, 2026

CourseThriving Church InstituteCourse

3 lessons

Thriving Church Institute: Social Impact

The social impact dimension measures how a church addresses injustice and provides opportunities for congregants to do so.

Jun 19, 2026

CourseThriving Church InstituteCourse

3 lessons

Thriving Church Institute: Future-Focused

The future-focused dimension assesses a church’s clarity of vision and the priority they place on the next generation.

Jun 18, 2026

CourseThriving Church InstituteCourse

New Research: Pastors Are Using AI More Than You Think

87% of pastors now use AI, and sermon writing with it has nearly doubled since 2024. New research reveals where pastors draw the line.

Jun 15, 2026

ArticleChurch LeadersTechnology & the Church

9 pages

Reimagining Ministry for Gen Alpha

Jun 15, 2026

ReportReportsGeneration Alpha

New Research: The Big Questions on Teens’ Minds Today

Research reveals what's keeping teens up at night: money, truth, belonging, and even whether they can trust AI. Here's what adults can do to help.

Jun 11, 2026

ArticleGenerationsGen Z

Four Trends Shaping Ministry Strategy This Year

For the first time in decades, men now outpace women in church attendance. New research explores this shift and other spiritual growth changes.

Jun 02, 2026

ArticleState of The ChurchChurch Admin

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Explore Research Themes

State of The Church

Measure What Matters in Ministry

Thriving Church Institute

Explore the 15 Dimensions of Thriving

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