In 2022, baptisms, giving and attendance rose within the Southern Baptist Convention, while membership and the number of congregations fell.
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Churchgoers Are Still Tithing, More Comfortable Doing So Outside of Church
Most churchgoers who say tithing is an applicable biblical command say tithe money can be given to their church or a Christian ministry.
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Growing Number of Christians Obtaining Payday Loans
Self-identified Christians often have a complicated relationship with payday loans and the lenders who offer them.
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Fewer Churches Face Limited Cash Reserves
Compared to 2016, churches are more likely to have more than seven weeks of cash reserves. Additionally, few have had someone embezzle funds from the congregation.
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Research Reveals Importance of Small Groups, Evangelism, Assimilation for Church Growth
A Lifeway Research study finds church growth requires active small groups, focused evangelism, and the assimilation of new believers.
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Most Pastors, Churchgoers See More Than Monthly Attendance as Standard
Emerging from a period of paused physical gatherings, pastors and churchgoers are considering what regular church attendance means.
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