Most Southern Baptist pastors have a positive view of the Cooperative Program and believe it is the most effective way to support the spread of the gospel.
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Southern Baptists Lost More Than 1,200 Congregations in 2022
According to analysis, 1,253 congregations that were part of the Southern Baptist Convention in 2021 were no longer connected in 2022.
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Growing Southern Baptist churches more likely in Northeast, among newer churches
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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Annie Armstrong: Women in Church History
Due to her zeal and superior organizational skills, Annie Armstrong shaped the nature of Southern Baptist mission support.
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Southern Baptists See Baptisms and Giving Rebound in 2021
Southern Baptist congregations saw a rebound in the number of baptisms and an increase of $304 million in overall giving in 2021, both hopeful signs congregations are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Giving Increases in 2018 for SBC, Baptisms, Attendance Continue Decline
Southern Baptist congregations saw an increase of more than $82 million in overall giving in 2018. However, other key metrics declined slightly in 2018, including baptisms, membership, average worship attendance and total number of Southern Baptist churches.
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