The Census | New Growth and Stability

Key numbers provide a new picture of church

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The Census | New Growth and Stability
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Congregations see changes that show more stability in church life:

The Hartford Institute for Religion Research has studied congregations in the United States for many years and has done extensive work since the pandemic through its Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations project. Recently released research shows some positive news for congregations in terms of growth and outlook. How do these numbers compare with what your school sees with the churches it works with? How does this data shape the way you train students for the field?

You can find the research, and more, at hartfordinternational.edu


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