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7 Disruptive Church Trends That Will Rule 2026
Most leaders feel it, but can’t name it. The Church IS changing… but how?
The Church Trends Leader Guide unpacks 7 disruptive trends that will shape 2026, so you can lead with clarity in a season of rapid change.
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Hi, I’m Carey Nieuwhof. In my free leader guide, you’ll get actionable steps for your ministry to navigate the 7 Disruptive Church Trends That Will Rule 2026.
In 2026, what trends should you pay attention to as a church leader?
Preview: As you lead your church in 2026, the world—and the church—is shifting faster than anyone expected. Sure, there are warning signs, but this year’s church trends are as much a story of hope as they are of caution.
2025 was the first year we began to see the stirrings and anecdotes associated with revival become statistically meaningful. My goodness, did things begin to change quickly!
The reversal is as surprising as it is encouraging, especially for those of us who have seen years of mostly decline in the numbers and trends.
For example, Bible sales are up 41.6% since 2022, spiritual app downloads rose 79.5% since 2019, and Christian music streams are up 50% since 2019. And according to Barna, the number of Americans who say they have a personal commitment to Jesus that is still meaningful in their lives rose 12 percentage points between 2022 and 2025.
All of these stirrings continue to fuel the 2026 church trends. So, what’s changing this year? What should you look for?