U.S. Congregational Life Survey Looks at What Works in the Areas of Evangelism and Church Growth
The U.S. Congregational Life Survey provides a unique look at what works in the areas of evangelism and church growth.
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Only large churches grow. Fact: 39% of fast-growing Presbyterian churches have fewer than 200 in worship.
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Most new people are new to the faith. Fact: Most new people attending their congregation for five years or less have changed congregations within the same denomination (transfers: 57%).
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New people usually learn about the congregation from advertising. Fact: Many new people (47%) visit for the first time because someone invited them; only 6% came for the first time due to advertising.
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New people usually come back after the first time because of the coffee hour. Fact: People return because of the quality of the sermon (36%), the friendliness of the people (32%), and the overall worship experience (30%).
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