Over on my Facebook page, I posted the Facts & Trends story, “Where Are All the Megachurches?” earlier this morning. However, I dug around a bit in the data underlying this story and found out that the Assemblies of God … Continue reading The Assemblies of God among the Megachurches
American Views on Terrorism: 15 Years after 9/11 “When asked how likely they think they would be the victim of a terrorist attack, most Americans believe they are either “not really” (52%) or “not at all likely” (20%) to be victims. However, almost a quarter believe it is “somewhat likely” (23%). This is a relatively large number…” ‘Consensus Statement’ to Force MDs to Kill/Abort With Wesley J. Smith, I’m flabbergasted by a recent bioethicists’ statement that suggests physicians should not be given a conscientious exemption from participating in euthanasia and abortion, where those practices are legal. Massachusetts: Churches may be … Continue reading What I’m Reading Today
When it comes to making a good first impression, which church scores best? Mega (1,000+), large (300-500), or micro (<80)? First-time visitors to churches across the country say churches with 300 to 500 attendees perform the best when it comes to first impressions, according to a recent report. Their experiences at mega churches and smaller-sized congregations weren’t quite as enjoyable. Faith Perceptions partnered with church leaders and sent out “mystery guests” to rate their first-time visits at churches varying in size from dozens of members to over a thousand. They found that “large” churches – with average weekly attendance of … Continue reading ‘Mystery Guests’ Rank Churches Based on First-Time Visits: Churches with 300-500 in Attendance Perform Best
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