Highest objective of adult Bible study groups
Percent of adult Bible study groups ministry leaders at Protestant churches, 2024 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Bible study (46%). Lowest: Outreach and evangelism (5%).
- Bible study: 46%
- Intentional disciple-making or equipping: 16%
- Worship: 14%
Source: Lifeway Research, Small Groups Remain Key Aspect of Churches’ Discipleship Ministry · Online survey of 1,021 adult Bible study groups ministry leaders, May 27 to June 27, 2024, plus or minus 4.6%. Article published 2024-09-12.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Bible study (46%). Lowest: Outreach and evangelism (5%). Bible study: 46%. Intentional disciple-making or equipping: 16%. Worship: 14%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2024. Source: Lifeway Research, Small Groups Remain Key Aspect of Churches’ Discipleship Ministry (https://research.lifeway.com/2024/09/12/small-groups-remain-key-aspect-of-churches-discipleship-ministry/).
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