Church Statistics & Research Data for Ministry Leaders
Data-driven insights on church attendance, giving, technology adoption, growth trends, and demographics. Compiled from leading research organizations including Barna Group, Pew Research Center, Lifeway Research, and more.
All statistics are sourced from published research. Data is compiled for reference purposes and may not reflect the most current figures. Always verify with the original research sources for the latest data.
Attendance
Church attendance patterns, trends, and demographic data
Church Attendance Statistics & Trends
A data-driven look at church attendance patterns across the United States, including weekly attendance rates, demographic differences, and long-term trends shaping the future of in-person worship.
Online vs In-Person Church Attendance Statistics
How digital and physical church attendance compare, who watches online, and what the data reveals about the future of hybrid worship experiences.
Post-Pandemic Church Attendance Recovery Data
Tracking the recovery of church attendance since the COVID-19 pandemic, including which churches have bounced back, what strategies worked, and what the data reveals about lasting changes.
Giving & Donations
Church giving statistics, tithing data, and donation trends
Church Giving & Donation Statistics
A comprehensive look at church giving data, including donation trends, average giving amounts, generational differences, and what drives generosity in modern congregations.
Online Church Giving Trends & Data
How digital giving is transforming church finances, including mobile giving growth, text-to-give adoption, and data on which platforms and methods drive the most generosity.
Tithing Statistics & Giving Patterns
What the research reveals about tithing practices in American churches, including who tithes, how much they give, and how stewardship culture impacts overall church generosity.
Technology
Church technology adoption, software market data, and digital trends
Church Technology Adoption Statistics
How churches are adopting and using technology, from church management software to social media, communication tools, and digital worship solutions.
Church Management Software Market Data
Market data and trends for the church management software (ChMS) industry, including market size, growth projections, competitive landscape, and what churches look for in a platform.
Church Live Streaming Statistics & Data
Data on church live streaming adoption, viewership patterns, technology preferences, and the impact of streaming on in-person attendance and giving.
Growth & Planting
Church growth statistics, planting data, and closure information
Church Growth Statistics & Trends
What the data reveals about church growth in America, including which churches are growing, what drives growth, and the characteristics that distinguish thriving congregations from declining ones.
Church Planting Statistics & Data
Data on church planting in America, including how many new churches are started each year, success rates, funding models, and why new churches are uniquely effective at reaching the unchurched.
Church Closures & Decline Statistics
Data on church closures in America, what factors contribute to decline, warning signs church leaders should watch for, and evidence-based strategies for reversing negative trends.
Demographics
Volunteer statistics, youth engagement, and demographic data
Church Volunteer Statistics & Engagement Data
What the research reveals about church volunteering, including participation rates, the volunteer shortage, generational differences, and strategies for building a thriving volunteer culture.
Youth & Young Adult Church Attendance Data
What the research reveals about young people and church, including attendance trends for teens and young adults, reasons for disengagement, and strategies for retaining the next generation.
Leadership
Pastoral burnout, mental health, and leadership data
About Our Data Sources
The statistics presented on these pages are compiled from published research by leading organizations in church and religious research, including:
- Barna Group
- Pew Research Center
- Lifeway Research
- Hartford Institute for Religion Research
- National Congregations Study
- Pushpay / Tithe.ly
- Grey Matter Research
- Giving USA
Statistics are compiled for reference purposes and may not reflect the most current data. We encourage readers to verify with the original research for the latest figures. If you notice an inaccuracy, please contact us.