Churches not offering VBS because of lack of time
Percent of U.S. churches not offering VBS that cite lack of time or more pressing needs (in percent)
Key finding
Up 14 points from 2001 to 2012.
- Latest reading (2012): 19%
- Earliest reading (2001): 5%
Source: Barna Group, The State of Vacation Bible School · Barna study commissioned by Gospel Light of U.S. churches; 2012 refers to the most recent summer. Article published 2023-11-24.
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What does this statistic show?
Up 14 points from 2001 to 2012. Latest reading (2012): 19%. Earliest reading (2001): 5%.
Who published this data?
Barna Group, 2012. Source: Barna Group, The State of Vacation Bible School (https://www.barna.com/research/the-state-of-vacation-bible-school/).
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