Despite some recent encouraging trends, most U.S. churches are still recovering from the pandemic, with …
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Many statistical U.S. church trends seem to paint a bleak picture, but not everything looks …
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Fear Prevalent in Pews, According to Protestant Pastors
by Aaron Earlsby Aaron EarlsAlmost 7 in 10 pastors (69%) believe there is a growing sense of fear within …
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Only Half of Americans Believe in God With No Doubts
by Aaron Earlsby Aaron EarlsHalf of Americans say they believe God exists and have no doubts. In 1993, 65% …
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Reversing the Shrinking Share of Americans Who Regularly Attend Church
by Aaron Earlsby Aaron EarlsAn increasing percentage of Americans say they never attend church, indicating a shift among those …
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Wise church leaders will seek to better understand why some from their congregations are no …
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Americans Believe in Easter Resurrection But Aren’t Sure Why It Matters
by Aaron Earlsby Aaron EarlsDespite accepting the biblical accounts of Jesus’ resurrection, many Americans see little connection with their …
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U.S. Church Attendance Rates Find Stability Amid Changes
by Aaron Earlsby Aaron EarlsWhile regular church attendance has dropped slightly since 2019, church participation has remained “remarkably steady” …
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Pastors are split on whether attending church services or simply participating in activities online counts …
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Pastors and leaders can evaluate their congregations by asking four questions associated with predicting church …