2023: Southern Baptist Convention membership drops below 13 million, marking 17th consecutive year of decline.
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the largest U.S. Protestant denomination, saw its membership drop below 13 million for the first time since the 1970s in 2023, marking the 17th consecutive year of decline. The convention reported a loss of 241,000 members, bringing total membership to 12.9 million. Despite the decline, Southern Baptists have seen growth in baptisms, worship service attendance, and small group participation.
May 07, 2024
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