Adults who see Christian pastors as a good resource on topics that matter most
Percent of U.S. adults, 2022 (in percent)
Key finding
- Adults who see Christian pastors as a good resource on topics that matter most: 70%. Share of U.S. adults who say Christian pastors are still seen, somewhat or entirely, as a good resource to consult on the topics that matter most to them
Source: Barna Group, Does a Divided Public Look to Pastors for Guidance? · Online survey of 2,001 U.S. adults, June 1-10, 2022. Article published 2023-06-29.
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Adults who see Christian pastors as a good resource on topics that matter most: 70%. Share of U.S. adults who say Christian pastors are still seen, somewhat or entirely, as a good resource to consult on the topics that matter most to them.
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Barna Group, 2022. Source: Barna Group, Does a Divided Public Look to Pastors for Guidance? (https://www.barna.com/research/midterms-pastors-guidance/).
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