Despite recent increases in baptisms, the 2022 numbers are still part of a negative church trend since the early 2000s.
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Pastors Planning Several Christmas Events Churchgoers Say They Enjoy
On average, pastors are planning four events or activities to help their churches celebrate Christmas this year.
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Growing Southern Baptist churches more likely in Northeast, among newer churches
The Southern Baptist Convention is made up of mostly smaller churches dotting the southern U.S., but only the Northeast region is growing.
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Planning and Armed Congregants Top Church Security Measures
Around 4 in 5 U.S. Protestant pastors (81%) say their church has some type of security measure in place when they gather for worship.
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Southern Baptists Decline in Membership, Grow in Attendance, Baptisms
In 2022, baptisms, giving and attendance rose within the Southern Baptist Convention, while membership and the number of congregations fell.
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U.S. Hispanic Protestant Landscape Full of Growing, Vibrant Churches
U.S. Protestant Hispanic churches are finding success in building community within their congregations and reaching those outside their walls.
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