Size of churches where student ministry leaders serve
Percent of U.S. student ministry leaders, by weekend worship attendance of their church, 2025 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: 50 to 99 (37%). Lowest: 250 to 499 (12%).
- 50 to 99: 37%
- 500 or more: 20%
- Fewer than 50: 16%
Source: Lifeway Research, Student Pastors Face Unique Ministry Insecurities · Article published 2025-06-26.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: 50 to 99 (37%). Lowest: 250 to 499 (12%). 50 to 99: 37%. 500 or more: 20%. Fewer than 50: 16%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2025. Source: Lifeway Research, Student Pastors Face Unique Ministry Insecurities (https://research.lifeway.com/2025/06/26/student-pastors-face-unique-ministry-insecurities/).
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