Statistics from Christian Standard Church Report for 2024
Statistics from Christian Standard Church Report for 2024.
Articles for tag: Average Attendance
August 17, 2020
2019 Annual Church Survey
This year we share not only average attendance numbers but also other vital stats such as the fastest-growing churches and top baptism ratios in each category. The churches in our survey saw many amazing kingdom accomplishments in 2019. For instance, one church had 4,371 baptisms, a record over the history of our surveys. Also, two churches, a new church and an emerging megachurch, grew by more than 100 percent in 2019! A total of 439 churches filled out our survey this year (another record number!). We thank every church for participating; better participation makes for more accurate data. We celebrate
SPOTLIGHT: Central Christian Church, Richardson, Texas
Texas Church Takes on ‘Guest-Ready’ Initiative—and Grows in the Meantime By Chris Moon Central Christian Church in Richardson, Texas, knew it had its work cut out for it. The 55-year-old congregation had gone through hard times. In 2017, declining attendance had left just 80 people in the pews, down from more than 200. Financially, the church was struggling. It needed a pastor. And its building had some deferred maintenance needs. “They were very demoralized,” said Philip Claycomb, the church’s senior pastor. Claycomb, who also leads Nexus Church Planting & Leader Care, began working with the church quarter-time in June 2018.
July 6, 2018
2017 Fast Facts about Small Churches and Very Small Churches
AVERAGE SIZE Small churches: 174 Very Small churches: 60 Combined average weekly attendance (128 churches): 16,469 GROWTH RATES Small churches: -0.3 percent; overall, 36 percent of the small churches grew. Very Small churches: 5.5 percent; overall, 44 percent of very small churches grew. FASTEST-GROWING SMALL CHURCHES Cornerstone Christian Church, Springfield, KY, 65.5 percent Westside Christian Church, Bradenton, FL, 15.5 percent Ridgeview Christian Church, Rolla, MO, 14.6 percent FASTEST-GROWING VERY SMALL CHURCHES Creekside Community Church, Hot Springs, AR, 51.7 percent New Hope Christian Church, Belton, MO, 51.1 percent Restoration Christian Church, Rogersville, MO, 40 percent BAPTISMS Small churches baptized 800 people (an average
April 26, 2018
Seven Reasons Why Reporting Numbers Is Important
By Jerry Harris I’ve asked a few fellow megachurch pastors why they no longer submit numbers to Christian Standard’s annual report. The most common reason I have heard is a concern that either pride or a spirit of competition is connected with reporting average attendance and baptisms. I can understand that, but I would like to share some reasons why I think it’s extremely important for all churches to submit their statistics. 1. No matter our location or size, we are all on the same team. When our numbers go up, the kingdom is growing, and that is worth celebrating.
May 3, 2017
Megachurches and More: The 2016 Charts
Our annual megachurch listing is one of CHRISTIAN STANDARD”s most popular features. This year hundreds of churches participated, including 55 megachurches (those with 2,000 or more in weekly attendance) and 78 emerging megachurches (1,000 to 1,999). This chart also includes listings for scores of large churches (with average attendance of 500 to 999) and medium churches (250-499) Click here to view and download the 2016 Charts, or click on them individually. “¢ 2016 Megachurches “¢ 2016 Emerging Megachurches “¢ 2016 Large Churches “¢ 2016 Medium Churches
May 8, 2014
Megachurches and Emerging Megachurches: The 2013 List
Our annual megachurch chart is one of CHRISTIAN STANDARD”s most popular features. This year there are 62 churches listed as megachurches (those with 2,000 or more in weekly attendance) and 62 listed as emerging megachurches (those with average attendance of 1,000 to 1,999). Click here to look at the chart of the 2013 Megachurches and Emerging Megachurches.
May 28, 2012
MEDIUM-SIZED CHURCHES: The 2011 List
This listing of 35 churches that averaged 250-499 for worship in 2011 includes church name, city, senior minister, Web site, average attendance, and number of baptisms. (This is not a complete listing of such churches; it is a listing of Medium-Sized Churches that participated in our survey.) Click here to look at the chart of 2011 MEDIUM-SIZED CHURCHES.
May 22, 2012
LARGE-SIZED CHURCHES: The 2011 List
This listing of 71 churches that averaged 500-999 for worship in 2011 includes church name, city, senior minister, Web site, average attendance, and number of baptisms. (This is not a complete listing of such churches; it is a listing of Large-Sized Churches that participated in our survey.) Click here to look at the chart of 2011 LARGE-SIZED CHURCHES.
May 15, 2012
Megachurches: The 2011 List
Our annual megachurch chart is one of CHRISTIAN STANDARD”s most popular features. This year there are more than 100 churches listed as megachurches (those with 2,000 or more in weekly attendance) or emerging megachurches (those with average attendance of 1,000 to 1,999). Click here to look at the chart of the 2011 Megachurches and Emerging Megachuches.
April 28, 2011
MEDIUM-SIZED CHURCHES: The 2010 List
This listing of 47 churches that averaged 250-499 for worship in 2010 includes church name, city, senior minister, Web site, average attendance, and number of baptisms. (This is not a complete listing of such churches; it is a listing of Medium-Sized Churches that participated in our survey.) Click here to look at the chart of 2010 MEDIUM-SIZED CHURCHES.
April 21, 2011
LARGE-SIZED CHURCHES: The 2010 List
This listing of 74 churches that averaged 500-999 for worship in 2010 includes church name, city, senior minister, Web site, average attendance, and number of baptisms. (This is not a complete listing of such churches; it is a listing of Large-Sized Churches that participated in our survey.) Click here to look at the chart of 2010 LARGE-SIZED CHURCHES.
April 7, 2011
Megachurches: The 2010 List
Our annual megachurch chart is one of CHRISTIAN STANDARD”s most popular features. This year there are more than 100 churches listed as megachurches (those with 2,000 or more in weekly attendance) or emerging megachurches (those with average attendance of 1,000 to 1,999). Click here to look at the chart of the 2010 Megachurches and Emerging Megachuches.
September 15, 2010
MEDIUM-SIZED CHURCHES: The 2009 List
This listing of 32 churches that averaged 250-499 for worship in 2009 includes church name, city, senior minister, Web site, and average attendance. (This is not a complete listing of such churches; it is a listing of Medium-Sized Churches that participated in our survey.) Click here to look at the chart of 2009_MEDIUM-SIZED CHURCHES.
September 8, 2010
LARGE-SIZED CHURCHES: The 2009 List
This listing of 75 churches that averaged 500-999 for worship in 2009 includes church name, city, senior minister, Web site, average attendance, and number of baptisms. (This is not a complete listing of such churches; it is a listing of Large-Sized Churches that participated in our survey.) Click here to look at the chart of 2009 LARGE-SIZED CHURCHES.
April 11, 2010
Megachurches: The 2009 List
Our annual megachurch chart is one of CHRISTIAN STANDARD’s most popular features. This year there are 114 churches listed as megachurches (those with 2,000 or more in weekly attendance) or emerging megachurches (those with average attendance of 1,000 to 1,999). The chart/pdf that is accessible below contains the entire, 114-church listing. Click here to look at this chart of the 2009 Megachurches.
April 11, 2010
Register Today for Our Reports on Medium and Large Churches
By Staff Something New! We”re looking for churches of several sizes! What was your church”s average weekend attendance in 2009? If you averaged between 250 and 999, we want to hear from you. We”ll send you a survey to participate in one of two research projects this year, one for Medium-Sized Churches (250-499 average) and another for Large Churches (500-999). We plan two issues for later this year, each of them much like this one, to report on the growth and ministry of congregations in each of these categories. But we can”t do this without you! We”re seeking as many
April 9, 2009
MEGACHURCHES: The 2005 List
The annual megachurch list is one of CHRISTIAN STANDARD’s most popular features. Megachurches average 2,000 or more in weekly attendance and emerging megachurches average 1,000 to 1,999. This chart lists statistics from 2005. Click here to see the list of 2005 Megachurches.
