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\nBased on the outstanding research of Ryan Burge, we can see more clearly who are and who are not attending church today. Thom and Sam look at his latest research on the Never Attenders, a growing group in America.
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\n \tRyan Burge has become the go-to person for much research on the composition of church attendance.
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\n \tIn 2008, 20% of all respondents reported never attending religious services. By 2022, that share had risen to 34%, over 45 million Americans who are new to this category.
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\n \tIn the past, the most prominent predictor for Never Attenders was political and age: Democrats and young adults.
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\n \tToday, the Never Attenders are coming from almost every demographic group. They look like the demographic composition of America.
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\n \tNext week: How do we reach the Never Attenders?
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\nResources:
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\n \t* California Baptist University Pre-College Credit
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\n \tGet your FREE eBook, 5 Generosity Megatrends
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\n \t* Ryan Burge
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\n \tGood News Neighbor Toolkit
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\n \t\u201cThe Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church\u201d by Sam Rainer
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\n \t* \u201cEssential Church: Reclaiming a Generation of Dropouts\u201d by Thom S. Rainer
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\n \t* The Hope Initiative
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\n \tWhy We Love Gen X Church Members, EST. church podcast
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\n \t* \u201cBridges of God: A Study in the Strategy of Missions\u201d by Donald A. McGavran
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\n \t* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector
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\n \t* Check out the Church Answers Christian bookstore! Shop curated, trusted resources for Christian life and ministry.
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