Latest American Religious Trends: What Can We Learn?

Sep 12, 2024

The Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) recently released a new study with 2023 data about trends in American religious life. The religious and denominational demographics have shifted fairly significantly since 2006, which includes an overall decline in Christian affiliation (particularly among younger Americans), and an increase in the religiously "unaffiliated."

So, what does this mean for the church today? Were some of the evangelical strategies of the past less effective today? People seem to still be spiritually curious, so how can we share the love of Jesus within these cultural realities?

Unsurprisingly, there are no easy answers, but there are things we can learn from these trends, so check out this episode of Trending as Pastor Joe highlights important considerations for today's church leaders.

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