Women's ministries well designed to meet needs of each age group
Percent of women's ministry leaders, by age group of women, 2023 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: 56-70 (83%). Lowest: 18 to 25 (17%).
- 56-70: 83%
- 41 to 55: 78%
- 26 to 40: 63%
Source: Lifeway Research, 4 Groups of Women Who May Be Left Out of Your Ministry · Article published 2023-10-17.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: 56-70 (83%). Lowest: 18 to 25 (17%). 56-70: 83%. 41 to 55: 78%. 26 to 40: 63%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2023. Source: Lifeway Research, 4 Groups of Women Who May Be Left Out of Your Ministry (https://research.lifeway.com/2023/10/17/4-groups-of-women-who-may-be-left-out-of-your-ministry/).
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