What hinders Hispanic churchgoers from participating more regularly
Percent of Hispanic Protestant pastors, 2023 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Long work hours (61%). Lowest: Caregiver responsibilities (11%).
- Long work hours: 61%
- Extended family gatherings: 35%
- Personal hardships or crises: 30%
Source: Lifeway Research, U.S. Hispanic Protestant Landscape Full of Growing, Vibrant Churches · Lifeway Research survey of 692 pastors of congregations that are at least 50% Hispanic. Article published 2023-01-24.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Long work hours (61%). Lowest: Caregiver responsibilities (11%). Long work hours: 61%. Extended family gatherings: 35%. Personal hardships or crises: 30%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2023. Source: Lifeway Research, U.S. Hispanic Protestant Landscape Full of Growing, Vibrant Churches (https://research.lifeway.com/2023/01/24/u-s-hispanic-protestant-landscape-full-of-growing-vibrant-churches/).
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