On Mission in Washington, D. C.
Around 5.8 million people call the metro area of Washington, D.C., home. However, there are only a total of 607 SBC congregations working to meet the spiritual needs of these millions, a number that leaves only 1 SBC church for every 9,571 residents of D.C. To learn how you can be a part of planting
Multi-site Churches
The number of churches hosting worship services at more than one physical location has grown significantly in the last decade. In 2001, there were only 200 multi-site churches, a number that jumped to 1,500 in 2006 before reaching more than 5,000 today. Facts and Trends, Winter 2013 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren
The Views of Millennials
The views of Millennials, according to the Generation Opportunity Poll America and Opportunity:54% believe America is on the wrong track, only 24 percent believe the United States is headed in the right direction.77% of respondents (18-29) are delaying major life changes due to economic restraints.54% agree they have “more opportunity” than their parents, and 27
American Singles and Relationships
Dating site Match.com teamed up with anthropologist Helen Fisher to survey 6,000 singles about gender, dating, and bedroom politics. 34% of men say they’ve experienced love at first sight.27% of women say the same. 31% of men would commit to a partner they’re not in love with.21% of men would commit to a partner they
The Way We Give Now
In its most recent State of Giving report, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) noted that its members received more than $9.8 billion in cash donations in 2011. That giving has held fairly steady in recent years, especially compared to other reports of charitable giving. But there’s a lot of volatility among individual ministries
Staggering Statistics
(source: World Health Organization) AIDS is the leading cause of death globally among females 15-44. 800 women die each day in childbirth/complications from pregnancy; 99% live in developing countries. 458,000 breast cancer deaths per year globally. 58% of deaths from breast cancer occur in developing countries. 19-55% range, by country, of women who reported being
Pornography in the Congregation
(source: LifeWay Research) Pastors were asked how many men and women in their congregations view pornography on a weekly basis: Men Women less than 10% view 62% 82% 10-24% view 24% 10% 25-49% view 10% 3% 50% or more view 4% 0% According to Education Database Online, some 40 million Americans are regular visitors to
Suicide
The Centers for Disease Control announced that suicides among Americans 35 to 64 have jumped 30 percent since 1999, with the biggest jump (49 percent) among men ages 50 to 54. Analysts say the prolonged economic downturn has depressed many. More Americans now die by suicide than in vehicular accidents. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website,
100 Average Americans
Out of 100 Average Americans… 7 Struggle with depression8 Are struggling with the loss of a job7 Abuse or are addicted to drugs or alcohol14 Feel crippled or trapped by fear and anxiety60 Don’t profess to be born again3 Are grieving the death of a loved one (from My Hope America with Billy Graham) 2ProphetU2ProphetU
#me
#me is the hashtag for 25 million photos on Instagram, demonstrating the popularity of the “selfie,” or self-shot photo from a phone. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
The Global Religion Landscape
Share of the world’s population of major religious groups as of 201032% Christian23% Muslim16% Unaffiliated15% Hindu07% Buddhist06% Folk religion0.8% Other0.2% Jewish Percentage of world Christian population in each region as of 201012.3% North America24.4% Latin America – Caribbean25.7% Europe23.8% Sub-Saharan Africa13.2% Asia – Pacific0.6% Middle East – North Africa Median age of major religious groups
Older Adults Online
(from Pew Research) “As of April 2012, 53 percent of American adults age 65 and older use the Internet or email. Though these adults are still less likely than other age groups to use the Internet, the latest data represent the first time half of seniors are going online. After several years of very little