Difference between revisions of "Church growth"
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Worldwide, there were 17,255,394 members of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] at the end of 2023. [https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2024/06/08/charts-growth-church-jesus-christ-latter-day-saints-1830-2023-member-temples-wards-stakes/] | Worldwide, there were 17,255,394 members of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] at the end of 2023. [https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2024/06/08/charts-growth-church-jesus-christ-latter-day-saints-1830-2023-member-temples-wards-stakes/] | ||
| − | In June 2024, the Church News released graphics showing the growth of the | + | In June 2024, the Church News released graphics showing the growth of the Church from membership of six individuals on April 6, 1830—the day the Church was organized, to the end of 2023. |
[[Image:membership statistic-2023.png|500px|thumb|center|frame|Church News graphic]] | [[Image:membership statistic-2023.png|500px|thumb|center|frame|Church News graphic]] | ||
| + | A Gallup poll released in March 2024 showed that in the United States "most religious groups have also seen a decline in regular attendance at religious services over the past two decades."[https://news.gallup.com/poll/642548/church-attendance-declined-religious-groups.aspx] | ||
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| + | [[Image:Gallup-religious-attendance.png|400px|thumb|frame|Courtesy Gallup|center]] | ||
In a statement released through the Church newsroom, "despite its increasing numbers, the Church cautions against overemphasis on growth statistics. The Church makes no statistical comparisons with other churches and makes no claim to be the fastest-growing Christian denomination despite frequent news media comments to that effect. Such comparisons rarely take account of a multiplicity of complex factors, including activity rates and death rates, the methodology used in registering or counting members and what factors constitute membership. Growth rates also vary significantly across the world. Additionally, many other factors contribute to the strength of the Church, most especially the devotion and commitment of its members. | In a statement released through the Church newsroom, "despite its increasing numbers, the Church cautions against overemphasis on growth statistics. The Church makes no statistical comparisons with other churches and makes no claim to be the fastest-growing Christian denomination despite frequent news media comments to that effect. Such comparisons rarely take account of a multiplicity of complex factors, including activity rates and death rates, the methodology used in registering or counting members and what factors constitute membership. Growth rates also vary significantly across the world. Additionally, many other factors contribute to the strength of the Church, most especially the devotion and commitment of its members. | ||
Revision as of 21:14, 12 June 2024
Worldwide, there were 17,255,394 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the end of 2023. [1]
In June 2024, the Church News released graphics showing the growth of the Church from membership of six individuals on April 6, 1830—the day the Church was organized, to the end of 2023.
A Gallup poll released in March 2024 showed that in the United States "most religious groups have also seen a decline in regular attendance at religious services over the past two decades."[2]
In a statement released through the Church newsroom, "despite its increasing numbers, the Church cautions against overemphasis on growth statistics. The Church makes no statistical comparisons with other churches and makes no claim to be the fastest-growing Christian denomination despite frequent news media comments to that effect. Such comparisons rarely take account of a multiplicity of complex factors, including activity rates and death rates, the methodology used in registering or counting members and what factors constitute membership. Growth rates also vary significantly across the world. Additionally, many other factors contribute to the strength of the Church, most especially the devotion and commitment of its members.
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