Denominations That Are on Red Alert for Rapid Decline

Using a recent study by Ryan Burge, Jess and Thom examine the sobering reality of demographic decline in two groups: the Southern Baptist Convention and non-denominational evangelical churches.

• • It’s about Baby Boomers and demographics.
  • All mainline denominations are in a demographic freefall. 
  • The Southern Baptist Convention is declining, but it’s about to get worse.
  • The modal age of SBC church members is 62. For the U.S., the modal age is 35.
  • Just 6% of SBC adults are under 30, the same as among Episcopalians.
  • The greater freefall is less than 10 years away.

Resources:

• Wesley Biblical Seminary

• Learn more about the bridge program at Wesley Biblical Seminary

• Church Answers University

• Ryan Burge

• Two Denominations That Are Surprisingly Young

• “Why Conservative Churches Are Growing” by Dean Kelley (affiliate link)

• Know Your Community

• Invite Your One

• The Hope Initiative

• Church Answers Central

• FREE Research Report: New Surprising Insights

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