A Word to the Wise: Barna Study Finds 2 in 3 Pastors Struggle with Porn
Barna’s groundbreaking study, Beyond the Porn Phenomenon—produced in partnership with Pure Desire Ministries— found that two in three pastors (67%) say that they've struggled with pornography use at some time in their life, and one in five (18%) would say that it's currently an issue.
The larger cultural statistic Barna found is that 58 percent of Christians use porn.
In a culture saturated with sexual content, it’s no surprise that pornography affects many inside the Church—including those in leadership. But what’s often missing in the conversation is honesty, hope and a clear way forward.
Barna email, 6.3.25, 2 in 3 Pastors Struggle with Porn
Barna’s groundbreaking study, Beyond the Porn Phenomenon—produced in partnership with Pure Desire Ministries— found that two in three pastors (67%) say that they've struggled with pornography use at some time in their life, and one in five (18%) would say that it's currently an issue.
The larger cultural statistic Barna found is that 58 percent of Christians use porn.
In a culture saturated with sexual content, it’s no surprise that pornography affects many inside the Church—including those in leadership. But what’s often missing in the conversation is honesty, hope and a clear way forward.
Barna email, 6.3.25, 2 in 3 Pastors Struggle with Porn
Here are Four Things to Know this Week:
1. Lead On Podcast with Jeff Iorg: The Role of the Baptist Association
2 Southern Baptists to Vote of Business and Financial Plan (Baptist Press)
3. SBC Abuse Prevention Relaunches with Essentials 2.0, Blogs, State Resources, and More (Baptist Press)
4. Pastors Remain Committed to the Pulpit (Lifeway Research)
Thank you for reading. Please share it with pastors and other AMSs you believe would benefit.
To the praise of His glory,
Ray
P. S. I also host the “SBCAL Podcast with Ray Gentry” where ever you get your podcasts.
1. Lead On Podcast with Jeff Iorg: The Role of the Baptist Association
2 Southern Baptists to Vote of Business and Financial Plan (Baptist Press)
3. SBC Abuse Prevention Relaunches with Essentials 2.0, Blogs, State Resources, and More (Baptist Press)
4. Pastors Remain Committed to the Pulpit (Lifeway Research)
Thank you for reading. Please share it with pastors and other AMSs you believe would benefit.
To the praise of His glory,
Ray
P. S. I also host the “SBCAL Podcast with Ray Gentry” where ever you get your podcasts.
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