What statistics should you look for? Where should you find statistics? And how do you use them in your sermons?
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20 Vital Stats for Ministry in 2020
As churches begin ministry in a new decade, recent research can shed light on some areas of concern, issues that need to be confronted, and opportunities for optimism.
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19 Vital Stats for Ministry in 2019
Consider this important research as you plan ahead on how to reach your community and grow your congregation this new year.
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Who’s Sharing Their Faith?
About a quarter of U.S. religiously affiliated adults share their faith at least once a week, with slight differences among the generations.
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Americans Say Churches More Helpful than Congress, Less than Google
Pew Research asked Americans how they feel about institutions like corporations, government, and churches. Among the 10 institutions Pew asked about, churches and religious organizations fell in the middle. Small businesses and technology companies like Google and Apple were viewed most positively. Only 1 in 7 (14 percent) believe Congress has a positive effect on […]
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Americans Aren’t That Religious After All
Americans are surprisingly indifferent to faith, when compared to countries around the world.
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