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Tony Morgan: Got a Strong Plan to Re-Open Churches?

Tony Morgan: Got a Strong Plan to Re-Open Churches?

Think You Have a Strong Plan to Re-Open? Here’s What MOST Churches Are Missing (Based on conversations with 100+ pastors) I’m still surprised my team agreed to publish this… I’ve been thinking about (okay, stewing about) some things for the last few weeks. It’s probably an indication that I’ve spent way too much time on …

Why Do Church Members Leave in 2020?

Why Do Church Members Leave in 2020?

On the other hand, what makes them leave? Believe it or not, it’s not politics or music. The majority of devoted church members (48%) only leave if they have to move to a new home. However, 19% leave when the preaching style changes, so it’s important to take changes slowly to avoid pushing your members …

Believers Without A Home in 2020

Believers Without A Home

Sometimes it’s easy to feel discouraged about low attendance numbers, but that doesn’t mean people don’t still believe. Many believers who don’t attend regularly or at all have valid reasons, such as: Can’t find the right church (23%) Poor health (9%) Sermons aren’t engaging (18%)

Believers Practice Outside Of Church in 2020

Believers Practice Outside Of Church in 2020

Believers Practice Outside Of Church Some Christians who may not have a church they like nearby or had a bad experience at a previous church haven’t given up on their faith. Instead, the Pew Research study found that 37% of Americans who rarely or never attend church, practice their faith in other ways. This shows …

Regular Attendance Is Less in 2020

Regular Attendance Is Less in 2020

How churches define regular attendance has changed in the last few decades. An active member used to be defined as one who attended at least three times a week. Now, that number is three times a month or less. This doesn’t mean they’re out of reach though.

Most People Own A Bible in 2020

Most People Own A Bible in 2020

One of the most surprising church statistics is just how many people own a Bible. Barna found that a shocking 87% of homes have at least one Bible. Even 67% of those who consider themselves skeptic, own a Bible. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that seniors (93%) and Baby Boomers (90%) are more likely to …