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“Perhaps the best way to welcome women into churches is not to saddle them upon entry with an array of “shoulds” to add to their lists of commitments. Instead, women need to find a place of support that recognizes the value of their many hats and empowers them to live well into those roles. And right now, the data suggest women are not finding such a place at church.”
― Barna Group, Wonder Women (Frames Series): Navigating the Challenges of Motherhood, Career, and Identity

“when we expect the church to entertain us, it limits the church’s ability to challenge us. Entertainment rarely transforms.”
― Barna Group, Sacred Roots: Why the Church Still Matters

“We expect brilliance from the pulpit, but often accept mediocrity in our souls.”
― Barna Group, Sacred Roots: Why the Church Still Matters