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Half of U.S. Protestant pastors (52%) say the current economy is having a negative impact on their churches, 40% say it’s having no effect, and 7% say it’s a positive factor.
Individuals aren’t the only ones facing consequences of inflation and other negative economic factors in the U.S., as many pastors say their churches are being harmed as well.
A Lifeway Research study of U.S. Protestant pastors found 52% say the current economy is having a negative impact on their churches. For 40%, the economic circumstances aren’t having any effect. Fewer than 1 in 10 pastors (7%) say the current economy is a positive factor for their churches.
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