The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer The Online Church Myth Debunked with Ryan Burge
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Jul 24, 2024 
Ryan Burge, a political science professor and religious data expert, delves into the impact of online church attendance on in-person participation. He uncovers surprising data revealing that only 5% attend exclusively online, challenging concerns about declines in physical attendance. The discussion shifts to youth behaviors, highlighting a significant drop in substance use, and explores gender dynamics in spirituality, showing women often engage more deeply than men. Join Ryan as he navigates these pressing topics in today’s faith landscape.
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Online Church Impact
- Online church attendance is surprisingly low, around 5% of Americans.
- This suggests it hasn't significantly impacted in-person attendance.
Church Attendance Decline
- Church attendance decline has been consistent for decades, irrespective of COVID or online church.
- Online church hasn't reversed this decline, nor has it attracted many new people.
Heavy Users of Religion
- Those most likely to watch online church also attend in-person services regularly.
- They are supplementing their in-person experience rather than replacing it.
