How churchgoers say their current church compares to their previous one
Percent of churchgoers who switched churches, 2024 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Members and pastor more authentic and down-to-earth (57%). Lowest: More opportunities to use talents to serve (49%).
- Members and pastor more authentic and down-to-earth: 57%
- More welcoming and friendly: 57%
- Agree more with teachings and doctrines: 52%
Source: Lifeway Research, How Important Is the Feeling of Belonging at Church? · Article published 2024-08-07.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Members and pastor more authentic and down-to-earth (57%). Lowest: More opportunities to use talents to serve (49%). Members and pastor more authentic and down-to-earth: 57%. More welcoming and friendly: 57%. Agree more with teachings and doctrines: 52%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2024. Source: Lifeway Research, How Important Is the Feeling of Belonging at Church? (https://research.lifeway.com/2024/08/07/how-important-is-the-feeling-of-belonging-at-church/).
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