Overall number of Protestant churches declines despite SBC growth
U.S. Protestant churches endured a difficult 2020, including starting the year with fewer congregations.
May 26, 2021
U.S. Protestant churches endured a difficult 2020, including starting the year with fewer congregations.
Like most other things in 2020, church planting looked different. But thanks to a strong network of support and a cadre of resilient church planters, Southern Baptists planted 588 new churches, an increase of 36 over the previous year.
Amaziah Church between Hickory Flat and Myrtle, averages 75-80 people in attendance and, like all churches, has been impacted by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. But that hasn’t stopped the members from sacrificially supporting the work of the Lord at home and around the world.