Easter Remains High Attendance Day for Most Churches
The three highest-attendance Sundays for churches—Easter, Christmas and Mother’s Day—have remained the same since 2011.
Hispanic Protestant Pastors Face Unique Congregational and Community Needs
Pastors of Hispanic Protestant churches in the U.S. maintain gratitude for their roles despite challenges.
Evangelicals Back Immigration Reform, Increased Border Security
While most want immigration reform to secure the border, evangelicals also advocate for a path to citizenship for those already in the U.S.
Pastors Oppose Sports Betting but Often not Actively
Despite its legalization across many states, U.S. Protestant pastors remain opposed to sports betting, but they’re not doing much about it.
Baptisms Rebound, but Negative Trend Continues in Southern Baptist Churches
Despite recent increases in baptisms, the 2022 numbers are still part of a negative church trend since the early 2000s.
Most Churches’ Fiscal Years Begin in January, More Variety in Who Makes the Budget
Most churches begin a new fiscal year in January. But there is much more variety when it comes to who is involved in making the budget.