Who Makes Your Church’s Budget? A Look at Church Budgeting
Pastors indicate more variety in who is involved in creating their church budgeting.
Author: Marissa Postell Sullivan
Pastors Planning Several Christmas Events Churchgoers Say They Enjoy
Churchgoers say they enjoy going to an average of four church-led Christmas events from a list of potential events.
Church Switchers Identify Factors Behind Their Decision
Church switchers often reflect how residential moves shape church choice; three in five (60%) churchgoers who switch say they decided to attend their current church due to relocation.
Study: The Economy Negative Impact on Churches
Pastors at the largest churches (those with 250 or more in attendance) are the least likely to say the economy negative impact on churches this year (34%). They are also the most likely to report that giving levels are above those in 2022 (57%).
Prosperity Gospel Beliefs on the Rise, Survey Says
As people interact with the world around them, their beliefs about the world and their place in it stem from their understanding (or misunderstanding) of the character of God. And most churchgoers believe God wants them to prosper financially, a trend highlighted by rising prosperity gospel beliefs.
Churchgoers and Deconstruction
Similarly, younger pastors, those 18-44, are the most likely to say they’re very familiar with deconstruction (36%), while pastors 65 and older are the least likely to possess that same level of familiarity (12%).
Livestreaming Services and the Church
Compared to 2019, fewer churchgoers today see church livestreaming services as a valid replacement for physically attending church when sick or caring for someone who is sick (76% v. 69%), traveling (60% v. 48%), too far away to attend (45% v. 38%) and when they get up late (36% v. 24%).
Tithing Trends and Methods: What Parishioners Are Saying About Church Tithing Practices
Most churchgoers believe tithing is a biblical command, but opinions on church tithing practices, including the 'where' and 'how,' are diverse.
The Gap Between Desire and Action: Churchgoers Want to Serve
Most Protestant churchgoers say their churches encourage them to serve people not affiliated with their church and that they want to do so. But the gap between churchgoers want to serve and actual volunteering persists.
Research Reveals Importance of Church Small Group Growth, Evangelism, Assimilation
Research indicates that church small group growth is important, with 44% of current weekend worship attendees involved in a small group, Sunday School or similar group, showing a slight decline since 2010.