Declining numbers in Southern Baptist Convention and reasons for non-denominational churches' growth

We must be careful with our attempts to explain the growth of the non-denominational movement.

1. Our information is anecdotal, rather than data-based
2. Non-denominational churches are far from monolithic

5 reasons non-denominational churches are growing.

1. Non-denominational churches tend to be more evangelistic.
2. Non-denominational churches typically invest more financially in reaching their communities.
3. Non-denominational churches usually do not engage in issues of conflict to the level that denominational churches do.
4. Non-denominational churches do not carry the “name” baggage that a denominational church might carry.
5. Non-denominational churches tend to be newer churches that grow faster than older churches. 

Resources mentioned:

Thom Rainer: 5 Reasons Non-Denominational Churches are Growing