The Faith Common Blog

Practical articles for pastors, ministry leaders, and seekers — church growth, Bible study, and the tech changing ministry.

Church Growth • 2026-06-26

Why Every Church Needs a Public Profile in 2026

67% of first-time visitors check a church online before attending. Here's what they're actually looking for — and what most church sites get wrong.

Research • 2026-06-24

Attendance, digital giving, first-time visitor conversion, and the surprising channel growing fastest this year.

SEO & AI • 2026-06-22

ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity are now the second-most-used way Americans find local churches. Here's how to get cited.

Seekers • 2026-06-20

A denomination-by-denomination guide to finding a local church that fits your faith, family, and life stage.

Seekers • 2026-06-18

Where young adults are actually going to church in 2026 — and what young-adult ministry leaders are getting right.

Seekers • 2026-06-16

What happens, what to wear, when to arrive, and what to do if you're not religious.

Claim a free public profile so new visitors can find you on Google and AI search.