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Protestant Church Closures Outpace Openings in U.S.

SI Filings Wed, 05/26/21 8:32 pm
Society & Culture
Church Trends
Mainline Denominations
Church Decline

“In 2019, approximately 3,000 Protestant churches were started in the U.S., but 4,500 Protestant churches closed, according to estimates from Nashville-based Lifeway Research.” - LifeWay

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