“Two-thirds of pastorswhose churches were open for in-person worship in January saw attendance of less than 70% of their January 2020 attendance,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research. “Many of these pastors are wondering if those who haven’t returned ever will. ...
Remember, that the obligation to attend Sunday mass is suspended during this pandemic. Funerals Attendance at funerals with the risk assessment for the parish with no pre or post funeral gatherings is as follow: St. Comgall’s 50 -55 St. Joseph’s 120 -125 Weddings Attendance at weddings wi...
This report takes an in-depth look at how pastors are navigating post-pandemic life and ministry, focusing on self-leadership, church leadership and cultural leadership. Featured Podcast The Resilient Pastor Join pastors Glenn Packiam, Rich Villodas and Sharon Hodde Miller as they invite leaders ...
There are many factors that can contribute to this decrease in church attendance, participation, and religious association. Thankfully, Barna and Impact 360 Institute have partnered to specifically address Gen Z and its affiliation, or lack thereof, with the Church. The research conducted over the ...
Practicing Christians are more likely than nonpracticing Christians to associate unity with “harmony,” and nonpracticing Christians cite “sameness” (31%) more so than practicing Christians (29%). Regular church attendance and faith engagement may provide unique opportunities to learn about and pra...
Obviously, this decreased attendance to 0%. Many people have chosen not to return to church yet as they are still avoiding the crowds. Aside from the need for social distancing because of the pandemic, churches are pretty split when it comes to their choice to live stream services. This ...
A church app is a digital tool for managing daily activities and administrative tasks such as congregation management, tracking attendance, and allowing spiritual leaders to take notes on participants in various groups. Making your regular church a smart church by creating a specified mobile app can...
This has proven to be successful for many, with online attendance in some cases raising about 8% higher than in-person attendance pre-pandemic. As churches continue to optimize the virtual church experience for congregations, the need for accessible content is becoming increasingly evident. Sermon...
Low attendance Low offerings Too few able-bodied workers Burned out leadership trying to do all the work large churches do but without a support staff Difficulty maintaining Sunday School and other educational programs Hit and miss attempts to reach new demographics ...
dropping attendance in church is a symptom, not the malady.With that axiom in mind, the revitalization-minded leader should lead the church toward a proper diagnosis before administering any remedy. Something precipitated the decline in attendance, and that reality (or realities) should guide the ...