How churches formally train Christians to share their faith
Percent of U.S. pastors naming each training method, 2022 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Sermons (74%). Lowest: Small groups (47%).
- Sermons: 74%
- Classes: 48%
- Small groups: 47%
Source: Barna Group, How Are Christians Learning to Share Their Faith? · Online survey of 2,005 U.S. adults and teenagers, December 13-22, 2022. Article published 2023-08-16.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Sermons (74%). Lowest: Small groups (47%). Sermons: 74%. Classes: 48%. Small groups: 47%.
Who published this data?
Barna Group, 2022. Source: Barna Group, How Are Christians Learning to Share Their Faith? (https://www.barna.com/research/christians-share-faith/).
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