For Church Leaders
You already know families matter.
Now you have access to Arizona-specific research—and ready-to-use ministry resources—to help even more families flourish.
Powerful family-focused statistics for inserting into sermons, turnkey small group curriculum, premarital guides, and parenting supplements—research and tools designed to support the ministry you're already leading.
We've commissioned the research so you can focus on ministry.
You see the need every week.
You don't need a research report to tell you families are struggling. You see it in counseling conversations, prayer requests, children's ministry, and the everyday lives of the people you serve.
The challenge isn't knowing families need support. It's finding practical, trustworthy resources that fit into an already full ministry calendar.
As an organization dedicated to strengthening families through research and public policy, Center for Arizona Policy commissioned the Renewing Arizona Families report to better understand the realities facing families across our state.
The findings confirm what pastors have long observed and what Scripture has always taught: stable marriages and healthy families are among the strongest predictors of flourishing children and communities.
What the Research Shows
Church engagement is associated with stronger family outcomes.
25-50%
lower divorce rate among adults who attend church weekly
60-75%
less likely to experience a nonmarital birth among those who attend church regularly
30-40%
lower rates of depression among teens who attend church
Sources: Renewing Arizona Families report. See the full report for methodology and additional findings.
The need in Arizona is significant.
Children living in non-intact Arizona families are 104% more likely to live in poverty.
The data points to both a challenge and an opportunity: strong families matter, and churches are uniquely positioned to help families flourish.
Ministry Resources
We've transformed the research into practical resources you can use right away.
Data Guide
Key research data to complement family-based sermons. Sorted into categories for easy retrieval.
Coming Soon
Small Groups Curriculum
A six-week study on marriage, family, and the Arizona Dream. Includes group discussion questions and practical takeaways.
Coming Soon
Parental Guide
Conversation starters for parents to introduce The Success Sequence to their children.
Coming Soon
Premarital Supplement
A handout highlighting the financial, emotional, and relational benefits of marriage.
Coming Soon
Marriage & Parenting Ministries Directory
A curated listing of partner ministries dedicated to strengthening the family.” Coming Soon.
