REACHRIGHT Podcast

In today’s episode, we discuss the ten most incredible church statistics of 2021. 

Each year at REACHRIGHT, we compile a list of church statistics from around the world into a blog post. 

Here is this years full list with links to references:

25 Church Statistics You Need To Know For 2021

This year we decided to discuss the stats that stood out to us the most as we entered 2021. 

We hope this conversation helps your church reach more people and grow.

1. Barna Research found that 29% of Americans Attended church in the last seven days, down from 48% in 2009. 
2. According to a study by Church Development, only 5% of churchgoers gave 10% or more of their income.   
3. A Gallup Poll Found that Sermons were the deciding factor in why someone chooses a church, with 76% of churchgoers citing biblical teaching as a significant reason for attending a church
4. A CDF Capital study found that churches of all sizes experienced an average decline of 29% in tithing at the start of the pandemic.
5. According to Barna, 71% of boomers want in-person servicers. That number is 47% of Genx, 42% for Millenials, and 41% of Gen Z

1. One of the more positive church statistics for 2021 is how happy church members have been with live streaming services. The Pew study found 91% were satisfied with what their churches were doing.
2. In one case study covering several churches’ use of live streaming, Georgia’s Redeemer Church grew from around a dozen members to over 1,000 in a year. And, they also get viewers from over 17 countries worldwide. Texas-based church Current was able to reach upwards of 130 more people with live streaming. Those are 130 more potential in-person visitors as well.
3. Pastors in one study said 64% of their members stayed the same in terms of their faith. Pastors also said 14% might not be quite as faithful as before. A promising number, 22% to be exact, are growing in their faith
4. Church Executive study found that 73% of churches say leaders agree on a coronavirus strategy. However, their members weren’t as agreeable with the following causing disagreements and issues: In-person gatherings (34%)Wearing masks (19%) Worship styles (13%) Conspiracy theories (13%) Sadly, only 9% of churches said they didn’t have any divisiveness within their church.
5. One of the best church statistics for 2021 is many churches are offering in-person gatherings again Church Executive found that in America, 70% of churches in the midwest are back to in-person gatherings. In the western part of the country, only 57% are back to in-person.

In today’s episode, we unpack 6 Assimilation Strategies Your Church Needs to Know for 2021. 

Many church leaders struggle with creating a clear strategy for helping new visitors become fully committed members. 

But nailing your assimilation process down is one of the most important ways to help people find a home in your church. 

Join us we discuss what healthy churches are doing to help more people get connected. 

We hope this conversation helps your church reach more people and grow. 

1. Have a plan.
2. Give ONE clear call to action.
3. Give an incentive to get started. 
4. Build a communication sequence.
5. Set clear discipleship goals.
6. Remember, it’s about the process.

In today’s episode, we discuss seven reasons to start a church blog in 2021.  

While most church leaders would like to start a blog, very few, actually do it. 

That’s a shame because when done right, blogging is one of the easiest ways to reach people with the Gospel.

Join us as we talk through the benefits of consistently creating content for a church blog. 

We hope this conversation helps your church reach more people and grow. 

1. It Helps You Flesh Out Ideas
2. It Makes You A Better Communicator
3. It gives people a place to use their gifts
4. It increases your SEO Performance
5. It Gives Your Members Content to Share
6. It Gives You Another Avenue To Preach The Gospel
7. It Lets Your Communicate 24/7 for Years To Come

In today’s episode, we discuss six reasons why Facebook should never replace your church website.

In the early days of Facebook, many church leaders thought that the social network would become the only place churches needed to be online.

Today it is evident that if you are putting more effort into your Facebook page than your website, you miss an enormous opportunity.

We hope this conversation helps your church reach more people and grow.

1. You own the content.
2. You can accomplish more with your site.
3. You have a captive audience.
4. You can call people to action better.
5. Your website takes precedence with searches.
6. It is your primary marketing and communication hub.

In today’s episode, We share our top 6 church resolutions for the new year.

2020 has been a year of monumental change. If you are like most pastors, your prayer is that God would do great things in your church in 2021.

Join us as we share 6 of the best resolutions that can help make 2021 fantastic for your church.

We hope this conversation helps you reach people the right way.

1. Resist Politics
2. No Notes On Stage
3. Get In Shape
4. Start A Blog
5. Spend More Time with Family
6. Define Our Slogan and Verbiage

In today’s episode, we talk through How You Can Choose The Perfect Domain Name For Your Church.

A good domain name is not something you should be changing every few years. In fact, they should only be changed when absolutely necessary.

But choosing the right domain name can be challenging for most church leaders.

Join us as we discuss eight rules of thumb to help you get your domain name right.

We hope this conversation helps your church reach people the right way.

1. Keep It Short
2. Use The Word Church
3. Choose .com, .org, or .church
4. Don’t Change It
5. Include One Word From Your Name
6. Use Your City If You Need To
7. Avoid Abbreviations
8. Don’t Use Numbers

In today’s episode, we unpack nine calls to action every church website needs.

You would never preach a sermon and not ask your audience to do something in response.

In the same way, your website shouldn’t just deliver information. It needs to ask visitors to respond.

Getting your calls to action right is one of the keys to a church website that gets results.

We hope this conversation helps your church reach more people and grow.

1. Watch Online
2. Plan Your Visit
3. Register Your Kids
4. Get Baptized
5. Take A Step
6. Join A Group
7. Get Involved
8. Sign Up For An Event
9. Give Online