What is more meaningful in person
Percent of Christians saying in person is more meaningful (in percent)
Key finding
Care and children's ministry are seen as in-person work.
- Children's ministry: 72%
- Meeting physical needs: 72%
- Welcoming visitors: 71%
Source: Barna Group, 40% of Christians Wouldn't Attend If It Was Solely Online · n=2,000 U.S. adults, Feb 28 to Mar 9, 2022, MoE ±2. Published Apr 12, 2023.
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What does this statistic show?
Care and children's ministry are seen as in-person work. Children's ministry: 72%. Meeting physical needs: 72%. Welcoming visitors: 71%.
Who published this data?
Barna Group, 2025. Source: Barna Group, 40% of Christians Wouldn't Attend If It Was Solely Online (https://www.barna.com/research/in-person-over-online-church/).
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