Appearing on the CBN News program The Global Lane, Barna president David Kinnaman said a vast majority of pastors feel they are often constrained or limited in the way they preach or teach in today's society.
"They actually feel pressured to not preach on certain topics or pressured to speak on topics that they are not ready to talk about," he explained.
And what are some of those topics?
Kinnaman said members of the clergy struggle with how to address issues of sexuality, the LGBTQ community, and immigration.
Some evangelical Christians have complained that many pastors are less likely in today's society to preach about sin, consequences of sin, homosexuality, and hell.
"There is all this pressure to speak out on issues, or not to speak out on issues," said Kinnaman.
Declining church attendance and morality are also issues of interest.
72% of faith leaders said they are especially concerned about young people dropping out of church.
http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2019/march/this-is-what-concerns-faith-leaders-the-most-in-america-today
