Good News or Bad News? Reacting to the Latest Data on Baptisms

The Church Revitalization Podcast

Join us in Episode 229 of the Church Revitalization Podcast as we dissect the latest Lifeway Research on baptism trends within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and discuss the implications of declining membership numbers. With a significant 46% increase in baptisms over the past two years, we dive into what this means for the SBC amidst an overall downward trend in membership, now standing at 13,223,122 in 2023.

🔹 What We Cover:

• The surge in baptisms in 2022 and its impact.
• The long-term decline in SBC baptisms and memberships.
• Insights into how demographics, church size, and engagement strategies are influencing these trends.

🔹 Engage With Us: We're eager to hear your perspective! Share your thoughts and strategies in the comments below. How is your church adapting to these challenges?

🎧 Full show notes available at malphursgroup.com/229

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