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Denominations That Are on Red Alert for Rapid Decline

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Using a recent study by Ryan Burge, Jess and Thom examine the sobering reality of demographic decline in two groups: the Southern Baptist Convention and non-denominational evangelical churches.

    • It’s about Baby Boomers and demographics.
    • All mainline denominations are in a demographic freefall. 
    • The Southern Baptist Convention is declining, but it’s about to get worse.
    • The modal age of SBC church members is 62. For the U.S., the modal age is 35.
    • Just 6% of SBC adults are under 30, the same as among Episcopalians.
    • The greater freefall is less than 10 years away.
      • Resources:
      • Wesley Biblical Seminary
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          • Church Answers University
            • Ryan Burge
              • Two Denominations That Are Surprisingly Young
                • “Why Conservative Churches Are Growing” by Dean Kelley (affiliate link)
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