What male churchgoers say their church most needs to do to minister to men
Percent of male churchgoers choosing each of their top three, 2026 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Teaching the Bible (40%). Lowest: Fostering relationships among men (18%).
- Teaching the Bible: 40%
- Providing encouragement and support: 34%
- Creating a safe place to share struggles: 30%
Source: Lifeway Research, Men’s Ministry Vital to Churches’ Health · Online survey of 1,000 American evangelical and Black Protestant male churchgoers, June 12-July 6, 2026. Article published 2026-09-15.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Teaching the Bible (40%). Lowest: Fostering relationships among men (18%). Teaching the Bible: 40%. Providing encouragement and support: 34%. Creating a safe place to share struggles: 30%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2026. Source: Lifeway Research, Men’s Ministry Vital to Churches’ Health (https://research.lifeway.com/2026/09/15/mens-ministry-vital-to-churches-health/).
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