The Parish Paper - March 2016: What Numbers Matter for Congregations? Lessons from Five-Year Trends
2016, 2 pp
Church growth, as measured by the average number of
regular participants or worship attendees, has been the
go-to statistic for many researchers and leaders tracking
religion. Leaders less often consider other yardsticks of
vitality—such as more meaningful worship, growth in
ministry with youth, social advocacy, or engagement in
foreign mission work. A new report based on information
from over four thousand congregations gives us
new insights about how congregations have responded
to change over the past five years. The study suggests
that some churches are thriving and surviving, despite
the discouraging overall attendance trends.
Type | |
Genre | Introductory Reference |
Expression | General Writing/Recording |
Topic | Congregational Size Dynamics |
Audience | Leaders |
Language | English |
Publisher | Parish Paper |
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