Factors church switchers rate as important in choosing their current church
Percent of adult church switchers, 2007 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Beliefs and doctrine of the church (89%). Lowest: Music (69%).
- Beliefs and doctrine of the church: 89%
- Preaching: 87%
- Authenticity of members and pastor: 86%
Source: Lifeway Research, What Drives the Decision for Those Who Switch Churches · Lifeway Research study of adults who switched churches. Article published 2007-03-30.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Beliefs and doctrine of the church (89%). Lowest: Music (69%). Beliefs and doctrine of the church: 89%. Preaching: 87%. Authenticity of members and pastor: 86%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2007. Source: Lifeway Research, What Drives the Decision for Those Who Switch Churches (https://research.lifeway.com/2007/03/30/lifeway-research-finds-major-decision-makers-for-those-who-switch-churches/).
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