Christian Culture

  As you lead your church in 2026, the world—and the church—is shifting faster than anyone expected. Even more surprising, the shifts include a lot of positive movement—surges in faith among the next generation and rising commitment to Christ. Yes, there are warning signs, but this year’s church trends are

Debates about what it means to be a Christian in the public square — especially in the U.S. political landscape — remain huge right now. Conversations about Christian nationalism versus conservative identity politics and how that’s shaping civic life continue to surface in Christian media and broader cultural commentary. Closely