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Research shows gap in parents’ and pastors’ objectives for youth ministry

Posted April 4th, 2017

A recent research release from the Barna Group suggests parents and youth ministry leaders have differing views on the goals of youth ministry. The report, “Pastors and Parents Differ on Youth Ministry Goals” is derived from the comprehensive “State of Youth Ministry” study released last November in cooperation with youth ministry resource organizations Youth Specialties and YouthWorks.

Presbyterian representation drops slightly in 115th US Congress

Posted January 6th, 2017

A recently released report by the Pew Research Center for Religion & Public Life shows the composition of the 115th U.S. Congress is losing members from historically mainline Protestant groups in favor of modest gains by evangelicals, Catholics and representatives from other faith traditions.

Talkin’ ’bout my generation

Posted December 20th, 2016

Does coming of age in a particular era decisively shape people’s values, habits and personalities? Yes, say some analysts.

New worshiping communities create webs of relationships

Posted June 25th, 2016

GO FIGURE by Angie Andriot | Research associate with Research Services for the Presbyterian Mission Agency New worshiping communities are all about relationships. A recent study by Research Services found that… Read more »