Church Attendance Is Rising—but New Research Reveals a Troubling Trend
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After years of decline, accelerated by the pandemic, a surprising new report reveals a significant reversal: over half of U.S. Protestant pastors now report increased worship service attendance.
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- • Over half of Protestant pastors report a minimum 4% increase in worship attendance since 2023.
- • Average attendance growth among surveyed pastors is 16% over a two year period.
- • Growth is primarily driven by existing members rather than new converts or the unchurched.
Church attendance suffered significant declines during the pandemic era. Recent data shows a rebound in in-person worship, though mainline Protestant denominations continue to struggle compared to evangelical groups.
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