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Barna’s Flourishing Families Series

Explore the Barna studies that reveal the relational health of pastors and the changing landscape of American families and what can be done to support them.

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Pastors Are Struggling.
Relationships Can Help.

The weight of ministry was never meant to be carried alone.
But today’s pastors are facing increasing isolation, burnout, and fractured relationships—both inside and outside the church.

That’s why Man in the Mirror partnered with Barna Group to help develop The Relationships of Today’s Pastors, a groundbreaking new study exploring the relational lives of pastors in America.

Through in-depth research and firsthand data, this report shines a light on how pastors are doing—and what kind of relational support they desperately need.

This report covers:

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The health and depth of pastors’ friendships and marriages

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How pastors are navigating loneliness, conflict, and trust

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The impact of generational shifts in ministry

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New data on pastoral burnout and emotional well-being

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Recommendations for how churches and ministries can come alongside their leaders

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The health and depth of pastors’ friendships and marriages

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How pastors are navigating loneliness, conflict, and trust

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The impact of generational shifts in ministry

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New data on pastoral burnout and emotional well-being

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Recommendations for how churches and ministries can come alongside their leaders

THE STATE OF TODAY’S FAMILY:
HOW HOUSEHOLDS ARE CHANGING

Families have always been the core unit for shaping values and passing down faith. However, the American household is changing rapidly with shifts in marriage, parenting, and a constant competition of cultural voices.

As part of the Flourishing Families Initiative, Man in the Mirror partnered with Barna to develop The State of Today’s Family. This major new study provides a vital reality check for leaders, uncovering the truths of family life inside and outside the Church.

This report covers:

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CHANGING FAMILY COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURES

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THE RELATIONAL HEALTH AND RESILIENCE OF MODERN MARRIAGES

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KEY CHALLENGES FACING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TODAY

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HOW CHURCHES CAN BETTER SUPPORT BLENDED AND SINGLE-PARENT HOUSEHOLDS

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THE IMPACT OF EXTERNAL PRESSURES LIKE FINANCIAL STRESS ON FAMILIES

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A ROADMAP FOR BUILDING SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL STRENGTH IN FAMILIES

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CHANGING FAMILY COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURES

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THE RELATIONAL HEALTH AND RESILIENCE OF MODERN MARRIAGES

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KEY CHALLENGES FACING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TODAY

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THE IMPACT OF EXTERNAL PRESSURES LIKE FINANCIAL STRESS ON FAMILIES

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Recommendations for how churches and ministries can come alongside their leaders

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A ROADMAP FOR BUILDING SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL STRENGTH IN FAMILIES

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