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Pastors Report Growing Attendance, but Fewer Unchurched Newcomers

By Filings on Fri, 09/04/26
Church & Ministry
Church Growth
Religious Trends
Lifeway Research

“Slightly more than half of U.S. Protestant pastors (54%) report the average worship service attendance at their church has increased by at least 4% since 2023, according to a Lifeway Research study…. Another 30% say their congregation has plateaued” - Lifeway

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