National Congregations Study Archives - MinistryWatch
Most Pastors Say Their Churches Will Survive — and for Now, They’re Right
New Lifeway Research study found most pastors optimistic about the future
April 21, 2025
American organized religion has been on the decline for decades, but churches aren’t dead yet.
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Why the Minichurch is the Latest Trend in American Religion
November 17, 2021
According to the recently released Faith Communities Today study, half of the congregations in the United States have 65 people or fewer, while two-thirds of congregations have fewer than 100.
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Nearly Half of All Churches and Other Faith Institutions Help People Get Enough to Eat
November 2, 2021
Food banks, food pantries, meal programs, and similar initiatives run by churches and other faith-based institutions are among the charitable organizations seeking to fill this gap.
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