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STATISTICAL REPORT

Discover the key findings of the 2016 church statistical report, showcasing a continued decline in worship attendance, notable growth in select districts, trends in Christian formation participation, missions impact on lives, and the current state of faith professions.

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STATISTICAL REPORT

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  1. STATISTICAL REPORT Calendar Year 2016

  2. WORSHIP ATTENDANCE • Continued decline all districts • 8% of churches report > 10% growth • 19% of churches grew attendance

  3. CHRISTIAN FORMATION • Children, Youth and Adults included • Participation rate similar to attendance • Prior years growth has begun to level

  4. MISSIONS • ‘VIM’ and other Teams plus those reached • Positive growth in this area • Close to half million lives touched

  5. RECEIVED BY PROFESSION OF FAITH • This area is trending down and vital for reversing attendance declines

  6. BENEVOLENT MISSIONS • Amounts given to UMC and other causes • $3.1 to $3.8mm raised annually • Upward trend over last four years

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