In 2023, pastors have similar perceptions of the economy as in 2022, with half saying it is having a negative impact on their church.
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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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Prosperity Gospel Beliefs on the Rise Among Churchgoers
Most American Protestant churchgoers accept the prosperity gospel belief that God wants them to prosper financially.
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Fear Prevalent in Pews, According to Protestant Pastors
Almost 7 in 10 pastors (69%) believe there is a growing sense of fear within their churches about the future of the nation and world.
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Churchgoers Less Familiar Than Pastors With Deconstruction, More Likely to See It in Their Pews
More than 1 in 3 churchgoers who have heard of deconstruction have seen it play out among church attendees in their congregations.
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Weather Most Likely Reason for Churchgoers Skipping Services
A study of U.S. churchgoers examines several reasons some give for skipping services at least occasionally.
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