SBC Membership Drops to Its Lowest Number in 50 Years. But Baptisms Are on the Rise.

Southern Baptists lose a quarter million members, but attendance rises

Alabama has the fourth-most Southern Baptists among the states.

SBC Membership Drops to Its Lowest Number in 50 Years. But Baptisms Are on the Rise.

The number of SBC church members in the United States is the lowest it has been in 50 years, but more of them seem to be showing up in church.

Southern Baptist Convention membership declines; baptisms, attendance are up: report

The Southern Baptist Convention has witnessed another year of membership decline but has also seen worship attendance and baptisms increase, according to a recent report. #SouthernBaptistConvention #baptisms #SBC #membership #decline #worship

Southern Baptists lost a quarter million members last year

(RNS) — The number of Southern Baptists in the United States is the lowest it has been in 50 years, but more of them seem to be showing up in church. And the number of baptisms in the nation’s largest Protestant denomination continues to rebound from the lows of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Southern Baptist Convention lost 259,090 members in 2024, with its total membership now at 12.7 million, according to the denomination’s Annual Church Profile …

Southern Baptists' Membership Decline Continues, While Baptisms On Rise

The number of Southern Baptists in the United States is the lowest it has been in 50 years, but more of them seem to be showing up in church. And the number of baptisms in the nation’s largest Protestant denomination continues to rebound from the lows of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Southern Baptist Convention lost 259,090 members in 2024, with its total membership now at 12.7 million, according to the denomination’s Annual Church Profile report, …

Southern Baptist membership hits 50-year low as Americans keep walking away

This newsletter is free, but it’s only able to sustain itself due to the support I receive from a small percentage of regular readers. Would you please consider becoming one of those supporters? You can use the button below to subscribe to Substack or use my usual Patreon page!Subscribe nowThe Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country, lost another 259,824 members over the past year and hitting a 50-year low…