The Southern Baptist Convention is made up of mostly smaller churches dotting the southern U.S., but only the Northeast region is growing.
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Planning and Armed Congregants Top Church Security Measures
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.
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Southern Baptists Decline in Membership, Grow in Attendance, Baptisms
In 2022, baptisms, giving and attendance rose within the Southern Baptist Convention, while membership and the number of congregations fell.
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U.S. Hispanic Protestant Landscape Full of Growing, Vibrant Churches
U.S. Protestant Hispanic churches are finding success in building community within their congregations and reaching those outside their walls.
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Most Churches Plan to Open on Christmas and New Year’s Day
Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, and for most pastors, that gives them all the more reason to gather as a church.
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Half of Pastors Say the Economy is Hurting Their Church
Half of U.S. Protestant pastors (52%) say the current economy is having a negative impact on their churches, while 7% say it’s a positive factor.
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