Most pastors do not expect their churches to close in the next ten years, yet church closures may be more common than openings.
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Churches Aim to Welcome Guests by Different Methods
According to a Lifeway Research study of U.S. Protestant pastors, more than 99% of churches welcome visitors in at least one of 11 ways.
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Half of Churches Experiencing Post-Pandemic Attendance Growth
U.S. Protestant churches are almost evenly split between those that are experiencing growth and those that are plateaued or declining.
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Protestant Pastors Bring Attention to Global Christian Persecution
Most churches have engaged in at least one of six ways to bring attention to global Christian persecution within the past year.
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Few Pastors Bank on Prosperity Gospel
Few pastors hold or teach beliefs connected to the prosperity gospel. Still, these beliefs are more prevalent among churchgoers.
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Pastors Encourage Personal Bible Reading Among Churchgoers
Almost all U.S. Protestant pastors say they encourage church attendees to engage in personal Bible reading in at least one of seven ways.
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