Easter Ministry Pulse of ministry with adults, youth and kids
Written by Dr Sarah Holmes
on 29th April 2025
Here are our findings:
We asked what was the most challenging aspect of Easter and 34% said pressure/busyness, whilst 33% said the true meaning of Easter not recognized widely in society. The best things about Easter were reported as being able to share the gospel message beyond the church walls (36%), and 29% said that the best things was the opportunities to speak to others about the death and resurrection of Jesus.
These findings show a real heart to reach out and share the Christian message with others.
The pie chart shows that 36% of those attending are regular attenders, 34% are occasional church attenders, and 26% have no previous connection. It’s great that the church is drawing in these groups of people at Easter time.
Our respondents generally like to be well prepared, with only 6% saying that their preference is to do their prep at the last minute.
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Grandparenting for Faith - update
We are delighted that the Grandparenting for Faith courses are available from July 2025, in partnership with BRF/Parenting for Faith.
We have two online courses available, for you to complete on your own or gather others to discuss together.
- One is for Christian grandparents and grandparent-figures, comprising six sessions, which you can complete on your own or with others – lots of ideas, inspiration and encouragement in the video content, to help you to feel more confident in sharing Jesus with the children and young people you love most. Cost £30
- A single session course for church leaders/church representatives to help you to equip and empower grandparents and grandparent-figures in your church (1.5 – 2 hours long, depending how long you pause to reflect). Cost £15
Please sign up here
Or email sarah.holmes@cym.ac.uk for more info or if you want to enquire about prices for larger groups/networks/Dioceses etc.
Dr Sarah Holmes - Director of Research
3rd July 2025
June Ministry Pulse
In June’s Ministry Pulse we asked ministry workers how they felt about the ‘quiet revival’ which was being widely reported and discussed. Most (90%) felt excited and hopeful about increased engagement seen in their setting. However, many reported sentiments of: ‘the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.’ 10% of respondents felt disappointed or did not believe in the concept of the ‘quiet revival.’
It is key for organisations who are resourcing and supporting the local church in ministry to be responsive to this call: volunteering rates in churches seem to be depleted across the board – how can we reframe the concept of volunteering? How can we change our ministry models to be less labour intense and increasingly kingdom driven? Let’s continue to support one another in grappling with these realities of mission and ministry…. [click on the image above to view the detailed statistics]
Dr Sarah Holmes - Director of Research
30th June 2025
Taking the Pulse - Research Report
Today we are publishing the research report from out 'Taking the Pulse' survey involving over 2000 responses from those involved with ministry amongst children, young people and families.
Dr Sarah Holmes - Director of Research
1st October 2024