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What tech is propelling other ministries?
This year’s edition moves beyond questions of adoption and efficiency to explore a deeper tension: how churches can embrace technology without losing the relational and spiritual heart of ministry.
- Cautious optimism is becoming the norm; questions remain around authenticity, spiritual authority, and discernment in the use of emerging technologies
- The conversation around technology in church life is shifting from access to alignment
- Missional integration of digital tools appears linked to measurable impact
- Younger generations (Gen Z, Millennials) are signaling expectations for digital fluency
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*Source: State of Church Tech 2026 Report
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The data is in, and it's worth talking about.
The 2026 State of Church Technology Report, developed by Pushpay in partnership with Barna, surveyed more than 1,300 church leaders to surface what’s really happening at the intersection of faith and technology.
Listen in as our panel of ministry leaders and experts break down the report’s most significant findings, and explore what they mean for the future of the Church.
75
%
say technology has improved connection with their congregants
94
%
say tech helps the Church better fulfill its mission in today’s culture
64
%
of church leaders believe it’s important to have established AI policies, but only 5% actually have such a policy in place
The 2026 State of Church Tech report was produced in partnership with Barna
”The word “authenticity” keeps popping into my mind, particularly as AI becomes more embedded in our daily lives and ministries. How do we use digital tools to strengthen our communities, rather than diminish the deeply human connection at the heart of them? How do we use technology to serve the mission, rather than detract from it?
Kenny WyattCEO, Pushpay
The shift from digital efficiency to digital authenticity
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