In December 2025, a George Barna research study—recently summarized by Moody Radio—examined the spiritual beliefs and practices of adults across the United States. The findings are sobering, and for those of us who care deeply about the Gospel and the men and women who serve in law enforcement, they demand more than quiet reflection.
Barna found that:
- 63–65% of U.S. adults self-identify as Christian
- 54% of those who claim Christianity say faith is very important in their lives
- Only 24% of U.S. adults meet the definition of a Practicing Christian
- Just 16% of those who claim Christianity affirm belief in the Trinity
- Only 14% of those who claim Christianity hold a biblically consistent understanding of sin
- A mere 9% of self-described born-again Christians hold a biblical worldview
When these same percentages are applied to the approximately 800,000 local, state, and federal law enforcement officers in the United States, the reality becomes unmistakably clear:
- About 512,000 officers would self-identify as Christian
- Roughly 276,480 officers would say faith is very important
- Only 192,000 officers would qualify as Practicing Christians
- Approximately 81,920 officers would affirm the Trinity
- Around 71,680 officers would hold a biblical understanding of sin
- And just 46,080 officers would hold a biblical worldview
These numbers are not meant to shame the Church—or the badge. They are meant to wake us up.
If we are honest, statistics like these can tempt faithful believers to retreat in discouragement: “What can one person do? The need is too great.” But Scripture shows us a very different response.
In Matthew 9:35–38, Jesus looks upon the crowds and does not turn away. He does not minimize the problem. He is moved with compassion—and then He mobilizes His disciples.
“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.”
The problem Jesus identifies is not the size of the harvest.
The problem is the shortage of workers willing to step into it.
Law enforcement today is one of the most mission-critical harvest fields in our nation. Officers face relentless pressure, trauma, moral injury, isolation, and spiritual attack. Many wear the uniform while quietly carrying questions about truth, purpose, forgiveness, and hope. They do not need statistics alone—they need brothers and sisters willing to walk with them.
This is why the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers-USA exists.
FCPO-USA equips believers in law enforcement to be present, prepared, and faithful right where God has placed them. Through Christ-centered fellowship, discipleship resources, Faith training, Bibles for officers, and outreach tools, FCPO-USA helps turn concern into action and conviction into ministry.
Now is not the time to step back.
Now is the time to step up.
If you are an officer, God may be calling you to be a laborer, or insider, in your agency—to lead, to disciple, or to help launch a local FCPO chapter.
If you are a supporter or pastor, God may be calling you to pray, give, encourage, or stand alongside those who serve on the front lines.
As we move through 2026, FCPO-USA is calling every member, supporter, and friend to unite in intentional prayer—asking the Lord of the harvest to raise up more workers in the fields of law enforcement. Pray for courage. Pray for obedience. Pray for men and women who will not be content to simply identify as Christian, but who will live as disciples of Jesus Christ.
The harvest is still plentiful.
The need is urgent.
And the call is clear.
Will you be one of the laborers?
