Top-of-mind ways Americans say churches can positively influence their communities
Percent of U.S. adults, 2011 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Addressing poverty and helping the poor (29%). Lowest: Being engaged politically (1%).
- Addressing poverty and helping the poor: 29%
- Cultivating biblical values in individuals and communities: 14%
- Serving youth, families and the elderly: 13%
Source: Barna Group, Do Churches Contribute to Their Communities? · Random sample of 1,021 U.S. adults age 18+, February 10-18, 2011. Article published 2024-10-02.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Addressing poverty and helping the poor (29%). Lowest: Being engaged politically (1%). Addressing poverty and helping the poor: 29%. Cultivating biblical values in individuals and communities: 14%. Serving youth, families and the elderly: 13%.
Who published this data?
Barna Group, 2011. Source: Barna Group, Do Churches Contribute to Their Communities? (https://www.barna.com/research/do-churches-contribute-to-their-communities/).
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