Today's churches face complex challenges. While churchgoers generally report positive experiences, a gap remains between what they seek and what they find. Even pastors question their church’s effectiveness in outreach and discipleship.



These candid assessments help frame this month’s State of the Church release. We’ll address key questions: Who attends church today? Why do they come? What maintains their connection? And perhaps most importantly—what are they truly seeking when they walk through your church’s doors?