More than 3,000 fewer churches than three years ago
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) faces not only declining membership but also fewer churches to attract potential new members. According to Lifeway Research’s analysis of the 2022 Annual Church Profile of the Southern Baptist Convention, ...
When churchgoers find a new congregation, most say their reasons for church switching had a little to do with both the old and new churches.
When churchgoers find a new congregation, most say their reasons for change had a little to do with both their old and new churches.
If you want to find a growing Southern Baptist church, you might want to try the Northeast.
Most American Protestant churchgoers accept the prosperity gospel belief that God wants them to prosper financially.
Financial prosperity is a goal for many Americans, and most believe it’s God’s plan for them, too—but that they need to give a little more to ensure that blessing.
YouVersion turns 15, equipping parents to disciple their children, ministering to Ukrainian children, helping Philippine families under volcanic threat
In the 15 years since YouVersion launched in the App Store, the free app has been downloaded more than 575 million times. YouVersion now reports 95 installs, 1,070 verse shares, and 3,200 annotations, highlights, or ...
Around 4 in 5 U.S. Protestant pastors (81%) say their church has some type of security measure in place when they gather for worship.
Most churches have some type of security measures in place during worship services. Pastors point to intentional plans and armed church members more than other measures.
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Where and how they give is changing.
Tithing to religious organizations is still a widespread standard among churchgoers, but how and where they give is changing.
After enduring difficult economic seasons recently, churches are better prepared for financial rainy days than they were prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.