January 23, 2024

Who Are the Never Attenders Today?

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Based on the outstanding research of Ryan Burge, we can see more clearly who are and who are not attending church today. Thom and Sam look at his latest research on the Never Attenders, a growing group in America.

Ryan Burge has become the go-to person for much research on the composition of church attendance.

In 2008, 20% of all respondents reported never attending religious services. By 2022, that share had risen to 34%, over 45 million Americans who are new to this category.

In the past, the most prominent predictor for Never Attenders was political and age: Democrats and young adults.

Today, the Never Attenders are coming from almost every demographic group. They look like the demographic composition of America.

Next week: How do we reach the Never Attenders?

Resources:

California Baptist University Pre-College Credit

Get your FREE eBook, 5 Generosity Megatrends

Ryan Burge

Good News Neighbor Toolkit

“The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church” by Sam Rainer

“Essential Church: Reclaiming a Generation of Dropouts” by Thom S. Rainer

The Hope Initiative

Why We Love Gen X Church Members, EST. church podcast

“Bridges of God: A Study in the Strategy of Missions” by Donald A. McGavran

Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

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Eligible high schoolers can earn college credit online, the first class is free (not including books and course materials), and they get a significant discount ($166 per credit vs. $613 per credit) for every subsequent class. They can choose from more than 30 available courses. Here are just a few additional details not included on the flier:

This program is open to third-culture kids, homeschool students, private and public school students, etc.

Students can start during any eight-week session – summer, fall, spring, each semester has two sessions as indicated on the flier

The first-class free offer is limited. I do not yet know for how long, but we should market it as temporary for now.

Many students have successfully completed courses during their normal school year. Classes are asynchronous, so they can access course materials at their convenience.

Sometimes universities have similar programs and they make classes specific for high school students – HS students sitting with other HS students. In our program, participants sit in on real college courses, with actual college student peers. They get the real deal through our experience.

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January 23, 2024

Who Are the Never Attenders Today?

Listen Later

20 minutes

Based on the outstanding research of Ryan Burge, we can see more clearly who are and who are not attending church today. Thom and Sam look at his latest research on the Never Attenders, a growing group in America.

Ryan Burge has become the go-to person for much research on the composition of church attendance.

In 2008, 20% of all respondents reported never attending religious services. By 2022, that share had risen to 34%, over 45 million Americans who are new to this category.

In the past, the most prominent predictor for Never Attenders was political and age: Democrats and young adults.

Today, the Never Attenders are coming from almost every demographic group. They look like the demographic composition of America.

Next week: How do we reach the Never Attenders?

Resources:

California Baptist University Pre-College Credit

Get your FREE eBook, 5 Generosity Megatrends

Ryan Burge

Good News Neighbor Toolkit

“The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church” by Sam Rainer

“Essential Church: Reclaiming a Generation of Dropouts” by Thom S. Rainer

The Hope Initiative

Why We Love Gen X Church Members, EST. church podcast

“Bridges of God: A Study in the Strategy of Missions” by Donald A. McGavran

Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Check out the Church Answers Christian bookstore! Shop curated, trusted resources for Christian life and ministry.

Episode Sponsor:

Eligible high schoolers can earn college credit online, the first class is free (not including books and course materials), and they get a significant discount ($166 per credit vs. $613 per credit) for every subsequent class. They can choose from more than 30 available courses. Here are just a few additional details not included on the flier:

This program is open to third-culture kids, homeschool students, private and public school students, etc.

Students can start during any eight-week session – summer, fall, spring, each semester has two sessions as indicated on the flier

The first-class free offer is limited. I do not yet know for how long, but we should market it as temporary for now.

Many students have successfully completed courses during their normal school year. Classes are asynchronous, so they can access course materials at their convenience.

Sometimes universities have similar programs and they make classes specific for high school students – HS students sitting with other HS students. In our program, participants sit in on real college courses, with actual college student peers. They get the real deal through our experience.

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