Many statistical U.S. church trends seem to paint a bleak picture, but not everything looks grim.
The most recent report from the “Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations” study led by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research highlights several positive indicators of church health emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. “In many ways, churches across the country are in a better position than they were a year ago,” the report says.
Within the report, five specific trends can give church leaders and members hope that the post-pandemic reality continues to improve.
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