The Unstuck Church Podcast with Tony Morgan

New Church Data & Trends: Q1 2024 Unstuck Church Report - Episode 338

Mar 6, 2024

26:41

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Exploring church data trends and key findings from the latest Unstuck Church Report, focusing on Jesus-centric churches. Insights on balancing ministry budgets and staffing, with success stories from 20 churches. Discussing challenges and successes faced by churches like Mariner's Church and Raleigh Durham summit.

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In-person attendance increased by 18%, emphasizing church growth, while online service views dropped by 9%.

Identification of critical differences in churches with higher and lower faith decisions highlights the importance of focusing on leading people to Jesus.

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Significant Trends in Churches

In-person average weekly attendance has increased by 18% year over year, showing church growth. However, online service views have decreased by 9%. The engagement of adults and students in groups has slightly dropped to 53%, while the number of adults and students serving has risen to 35%. Per capita giving is at $53 per person per week, with overall giving increasing due to attendance growth.

Introduction

2min

Insights from the Unstuck Church Report

10min

Exploring Church Data Trends and Strategic Questions for Growth

4min

Balancing Ministry Budgets and Staffing

9min

Recent Work with 20 Churches and Client Success Stories

2min

Every quarter, The Unstuck Group releases The Unstuck Church Report to help church leaders monitor trends and benchmarks in key ministry areas.

In this episode, Tony and Amy discuss key findings from the Q1 2024 report and unpack what's distinctive about "Jesus-centric" churches.

You can subscribe to receive the quarterly report for free, or, if you're subscribed to the podcast show notes, we'll send it out to you for free, as well.

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For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode338.

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