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Southern Baptists report more churches in 2016; baptisms, membership decline

June 8, 2017

By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE -- Southern Baptists experienced growth in the number of churches that cooperate with their convention in 2016, according to the latest Annual Church Profile report (ACP). However, other key measures declined in 2016, including membership, baptisms, average worship attendance and total giving, according to the ACP compiled by Lifeway Christian … [Read more...]

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