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Back to the Bible CEO Arnie Cole discusses the State of Christianity in America following national coverage in The Christian Post and his upcoming Moody Radio interview.

This research brief compares the SALT Index with Lifeway, Barna, and American Bible Society studies, showing how outcomes-based, population-level metrics better measure spiritual formation, discipleship, and real-life transformation.

This article uncovers how modern measures of ministry success may be shaping activity without producing transformation.

New Scripture Absorption research reveals that believers who engage God’s Word four or more days a week and disciple others experience the highest spiritual vitality, resilience, and multiplying impact—closing the discipleship gap through the “Absorb One More” model.

A two-decade research journey reveals how consistent Bible engagement—especially the “Power of 4”—drives spiritual growth, life transformation, and discipleship, leading to today’s focus on Scripture absorption and measurable spiritual fitness.

Across the global Church, we report unprecedented access to Christianity—Scripture availability, digital reach, training resources, and evangelistic activity. Yet few efforts measure whether these inputs are producing durable spiritual formation, obedience, and reproducible discipleship at the population level.

The SALT Index (Scripture Absorption and Life Transformation) is a research framework designed to answer a question the global Church increasingly recognizes as essential:

A Christmas reflection on how the SALT Index helps believers and churches worldwide make spiritual growth visible and grounded in God’s Word.

Global Christianity may not be as strong as we think. Fewer true believers and untrained pastors show the mission field is urgent.