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How Do I Navigate Barna Access Plus?

Wondering where to start once you’ve logged in to Barna Access Plus? This article walks you through all the features you can find on the homepage. Discover where to find featured articles, saved content, reports, courses, account settings and more.

Written by Brian

What's on the Barna Access Plus Homepage?

Each week, you'll see a featured report highlighted front and center, like Beyond Diversity, as shown here. This spotlight will change regularly, so don't worry if yours looks different right now.

Just below that, you'll find a row of popular topics that you can click into to quickly browse filtered content.

Scroll a little further, and you'll discover Featured Content, Recent Releases, My List, and Explore Research Themes. We'll walk through each of these sections in detail below.

Tip: If you ever want to return to the homepage quickly, just click the Barna logo in the top left corner.

Search Bar & Welcome Back Section

At the top of the homepage, you'll find a search bar. Click it and type in a few keywords related to the topic or content you're looking for, then hit enter to see relevant research and results.

Just below that, you'll see a welcome message along with your login streak, which tracks how many consecutive days you've logged in.

Research Topics

This section highlights some of Barna's most popular and content-rich research topics. Clicking on a topic gives you quick access to related courses, reports, articles, videos, podcasts, and assessments, all in one place. It's a fast way to dive into the content that matters most to you without having to search for it.

You can access other Tools in Barna Access Plus by clicking the tools dropdown

Featured Content & Recent Releases

As you continue scrolling down the home page, you'll find sections curated to help you discover relevant research. Featured Content highlights timely articles and reports on topics like leadership, family, and culture. Just below that, Recent Releases showcases Barna's newest reports, podcasts, and resources, so you can stay up to date on the latest research. This content is tailored by Barna so you can find the most relevant information on trending issues.

You'll also see My List, displaying any content you've saved to revisit later, along with Explore Research Themes, where you can dive into larger research initiatives like the State of the Church and Thriving Church Institute.

Sidebar Navigation: My List

You can access My List anytime from the left sidebar, without needing to scroll down the homepage. This offers you a quick shortcut to any articles you’ve saved while exploring Barna Access Plus.

Sidebar Navigation: Research

Clicking Research in the left sidebar allows you to browse all of Barna's research, including reports, articles, and data on the topics that are most relevant to you and your ministry.

Tip: Learn more about navigating the research page in this article.

Sidebar Navigation: Courses

You can also click Courses in the left sidebar to browse all of Barna's available courses in one place. Most of these courses can be walked through individually or with a larger team—some are even designed for church small groups. Take some time to familiarize yourself with the Courses library, and utilize content filters on the course page to narrow down your search.

Tip: Learn more about navigating courses in this article.

Where Can I Find My Account, Settings, & Billing Info?

To access your account settings, click the profile icon in the top right corner of the homepage. From here, you can manage your account settings, view your plan and billing details, or logout of your account.

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