Take a look at some research done not too long ago. For those of us who care about helping people come into a relationship with Jesus, these numbers hold some pretty important implications as to what we should be spending our time doing. I have at least 2 in mind right now. I'll spend the next few days revealing them to you here on the blog. But for now, check out these numbers and see what kind of thoughts they bring.
Top 13 Reasons that Unchurched People Choose a Church
90% - Pastor/Preaching
88% - Doctrines
49% - Friendliness of Members
42% - Other Issues
41% - Someone Church Witnessed to Me
38% - Family Member
37% - Sensed God’s Presence/Atmosphere of Church
25% - Relationship Other than Family Member
25% - Sunday School Class
25% - Children’s/Youth Ministry
12% - Other Groups/Ministries
11% - Worship Style/Music
7% - Location
Top 13 Reasons that Unchurched People Choose a Church
90% - Pastor/Preaching
88% - Doctrines
49% - Friendliness of Members
42% - Other Issues
41% - Someone Church Witnessed to Me
38% - Family Member
37% - Sensed God’s Presence/Atmosphere of Church
25% - Relationship Other than Family Member
25% - Sunday School Class
25% - Children’s/Youth Ministry
12% - Other Groups/Ministries
11% - Worship Style/Music
7% - Location
Top 6 Things that Keep the Formerly Unchurched Active in the Church
62% - Ministry Involvement
55% - Sunday School/Small Group
54% - Obedience to God
49% - Fellowship of Members
38% - Pastor/Preaching
14% - Worship Services
62% - Ministry Involvement
55% - Sunday School/Small Group
54% - Obedience to God
49% - Fellowship of Members
38% - Pastor/Preaching
14% - Worship Services
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