Helping leaders see men more clearly.
The Institute of Men and Religion (IMR) helps leaders and organizations understand and serve men better through research, data, and spiritual insight.
Backed by Research
Men cannot be understood on a single spectrum from religious to secular. In an analysis of 47,531 survey responses, IMR and Johns Hopkins researchers identified six stable archetypes shaped by two distinct dimensions: religious commitment and flourishing. The profiles show that strong faith can coexist with either well-being or strain, just as low religious commitment can accompany stability or struggle. For those who serve men, this matters. Belief and practice tell only part of the story. Purpose, mental health, relationships, and material strain help reveal where men are—and what kind of support may help them grow.
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Clarity That Serves Formation
IMR exists to help those who guide men.
To give leaders, educators, and organizations better insights on where men are, what they need, and how to help them grow.
Data. Insight. Formation.
The Spiritual Seismology Survey
The foundation of IMR’s work is the Spiritual Seismology Survey (SSS), one of the largest studies of men and faith ever conducted. Over 50,000 men participated, providing unprecedented data on belief, belonging, and well-being.
Coming early 2026: The State of Men & Faith Report
Early analysis led by Jeremy Schurke, Josh Hammonds and the IMR Research Team.
Who We Serve
We work quietly behind the scenes with…
Research Institutions
Harvard Human Flourishing, The Keller Center, BYU, University of Washington, Rollins College
Churches & Ministries
Man in the Mirror, First Presbyterian Orlando, The Church of Eleven22
IMR bridges the worlds of research and discipleship to translate data into discernment.
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Are you helping men grow in faith, family, vocation, or virtue? We want to help you do it better. Request a briefing, commission a report, or join a future research cohort.