Where unchurched adults would like to meet a friend
Percent of U.S. unchurched adults, 2008 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Sit-down restaurant (47%). Lowest: Sporting event or recreational activity (5%).
- Sit-down restaurant: 47%
- Bar or nightclub: 15%
- Local coffee shop: 13%
Source: Lifeway Research, Unchurched Prefer Cathedrals to Contemporary Church Designs · Online survey of 1,684 unchurched adults who had not attended a church, mosque or synagogue in the past six months. Article published 2008-04-04.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Sit-down restaurant (47%). Lowest: Sporting event or recreational activity (5%). Sit-down restaurant: 47%. Bar or nightclub: 15%. Local coffee shop: 13%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2008. Source: Lifeway Research, Unchurched Prefer Cathedrals to Contemporary Church Designs (https://research.lifeway.com/2008/04/04/unchurched-prefer-cathedrals-to-contemporary-church-designs/).
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