Full-time Southern Baptist senior pastor compensation has remained flat over the past four years, while the complete pastor pay package has decreased.
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Churches Still Recovering From Pandemic Losses
More churches are gathering in person and more churchgoers are filling the pews, but the attendance recovery has stalled in recent months.
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Online Services Expanded Reach of Churches During Pandemic
Almost half of Americans say they watched a church service online during the pandemic, including some who don’t normally physically attend.
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Most Americans See Churches as Helpful During Pandemic
Most say local churches were helpful during this difficult season, but some didn’t see the aid congregations were offering.
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Protestant Church Closures Outpace Openings in U.S.
U.S. Protestant churches endured a difficult 2020, including starting the year with fewer congregations, as more churches closed than started in 2019.
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Southern Baptist Census Data Reflects COVID’s Impact on Churches
The Southern Baptist Convention saw key metrics decline in 2020, including baptisms, membership, average weekly worship attendance, giving and total number of congregations.
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