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U.S. megachurches are getting even bigger as smaller churches close

By Filings on Fri, 07/14/23
Church & Ministry
Church Growth
Megachurches
Small Church
Church Trends

“The average Christian congregation…[has] just 65 members, about a third of whom are age 65 or older, according to a 2020 pre-pandemic survey. By contrast, a separate 2020 study found that three-quarters of megachurches were growing, many at a rapid clip.” - NPR

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