Evangelism Ministries

The Urgent Need For Smaller Churches

By Thom S. Rainer Founder of Church Answers Read the original article HERE The United States Census Bureau released a report in 2020 that provided a striking reminder about who we are as a nation. In a report titled “America: A Nation of Small Towns,” they noted that about 76% of all incorporated places—nearly 19,500 of them—have fewer than 5,000 residents. Even more astonishing, almost 42% of incorporated places have populations under 500. That means the overwhelming majorit

Alexandria Sinnamon

7 days ago3 min read

Rural Church Pastors Face Obstacles With Optimism

Article by: Aaron Earls Lifeway Research Read the Original Article HERE “Rural church pastors recognize the trials inherent to those areas but believe God is working in their congregations and communities.” Life in rural America has its charms and challenges. Those who pastor in small towns across the United States recognize the trials inherent to those areas but believe God is working in their congregations and communities. A Lifeway Research study of pastors in small towns

Alexandria Sinnamon

7 days ago4 min read

The Church Number: 55% of Younger Adults Prefer Small Churches

Article by: Thom S. Rainer Founder of Church Answers Read the full article HERE It’s a massive change that few church leaders are noticing. For decades, the conventional wisdom was simple: younger generations flocked to bigger churches with contemporary music, better tech, and full-service programming. That assumption may now be outdated. According to a groundbreaking 2023 national study of churchgoers, a majority of 18- to 34-year-olds—exactly 55%—say they prefer smaller chu

Alexandria Sinnamon

Nov 116 min read

The Church Number: $35.00 (Most Don't Know It)

Article by: Thom S. Rainer Read the full article HERE “Numbers can’t capture the full heart of ministry, but they can shine a light on trends, challenges, and opportunities that would otherwise remain hidden.” Every Church Has a Number - But Most Don’t Know It In this first installment, I want to talk about a number that quietly influences nearly every aspect of church life—budgets, staffing, outreach, missions, and even the long-term health of the congregation. It’s called W

Alexandria Sinnamon

Nov 55 min read