Americans who see a pastor as a trustworthy source of wisdom
Percent of U.S. adults who agree at least somewhat, 2020 (in percent)
Key finding
- Americans who see a pastor as a trustworthy source of wisdom: 57%. U.S. adults who agree at least somewhat that a pastor is a trustworthy source of wisdom
Source: Barna Group, Pastors' Credibility Is in Question—Even Among Pastors · Online survey of 1,520 U.S. adults ages 18+, October 9 to 20, 2020. Article published 2023-08-16.
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Americans who see a pastor as a trustworthy source of wisdom: 57%. U.S. adults who agree at least somewhat that a pastor is a trustworthy source of wisdom.
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Barna Group, 2020. Source: Barna Group, Pastors' Credibility Is in Question—Even Among Pastors (https://www.barna.com/research/pastors-trustworthy-reliable/).
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