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In Ed Stetzer’s study on alternative faith communities, what percentage of Americans say that their primary form of spiritual nourishment is meeting with a small group of 20 or less people each week?

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25%

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According to research by Thom Rainer in 2002, what percentage of churches were increasing in attendance at a pace faster than its community’s population rate?

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6%

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In Ed Stetzer’s study on alternative faith communities, what do 25% of Americans say that their primary form of spiritual nourishment is?

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Meeting with a small group of 20 or less people each week

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What did David Olsen’s study discover about churches started between 1810 and 1960 (excluding the 1920s)?

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All of them have declined in attendance.

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According to Lifeway Research, what do young people say is the top reason that they stay in church from 18 to 22?

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“Church was a vital part of my relationship with God” (65%)

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According to Lifeway Research, what are the two most common reasons that people age 23-30 say is the reason for returning to church?

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(1) “My parents or family members encouraged me to attend” (39%)
(2) “My friends or acquaintances encouraged me to attend” (21%)

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According to Lifeway Research, what percentage of Americans say that a personal invitation from a friend would be very or somewhat effective in getting them to visit a church?

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63%

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According to Lifeway Research, what is the characteristic that best predicts better “Building Relationships” at church?

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Attendance of small groups or groups of adults.

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According to Lifeway Research, what percentage of Americans say that newspaper ads, television ads, outdoor advertising, and letters mailed to home would be very effective in getting them to visit a church?

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Less than 10%.

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According to Lifeway Research, what percentage of Americans are open to considering matters of faith at Christmas?

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47%

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According to Lifeway Research, what kind of “follow up” would most Americans react positively to?

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Receiving a postcard from a church advertising upcoming talks on topics that matter to them.

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What is the Toward Vitality Research Project?

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An interview-based study by the General Board of Discipleship of the UMC (2012)

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What did the General Board of Discipleship of the UMC release in 2012?

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Toward Vitality Research Project

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What is attendance of small groups or groups of adults the best predictor of?

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Better “Building Relationships” at church

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What percentage of UMC churches that underwent change processes reported gaining members?

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44.3%

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What percentage of UMC churches that underwent change processes reported losing members?

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24.1%

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What is the most statistically significant correlation found by the Toward Vitality Research Project?

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Positive association between feelings of anxiety over change and age differences in the congregation.

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What did the Toward Vitality Research Project discover about feelings of anxiety over change and age differences in the congregation?

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As congregations attract newer and young members, older members experience greater anxiety over change (positive correlation).

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What is the 2008 Congregational Leadership Survey?

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A survey-based study of UMC churches conducted by the General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA)

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What survey-based study did the GCFA release in 2008?

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2008 Congregational Leadership Survey

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On average, what percentage of UMC membership regularly attends worship services?

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44.7%

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What did most UMC churches experience in 2001?

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A slight surge in attendance followed by a gradual decline.

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When did most UMC churches experience a slight surge in attendance followed by a gradual decline?

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2001

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According to the 2008 Congregational Leadership Survey, what percentage of UMC active participants are over age 50?

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51%

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According to the 2008 Congregational Leadership Survey, what percentage of UMC active participants are over age 65?

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28%

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What percentage of all UMC churches have experienced an increase in membership between 2003 and 2008?

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36%

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