How the Pandemic Changed Church Attendance

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How the Pandemic Changed Church Attendance

The Church Answers Podcast

20 minutes 52 seconds

1 month ago

How the Pandemic Changed Church Attendance

https://youtu.be/lk7UMz4Zn9o

It has been several years since the pandemic, but its effects are still lasting. Thom and Jess explore how COVID-19 didn’t just disrupt church attendance for a season — it changed patterns for the long term. They discuss the lasting shifts and how churches can adapt.

* Fewer people attend weekly — even among the committed.
* Many attenders are rotating between churches.
* The “core” in many churches became more committed.
* Churches must not apologize for expecting committed attendance.

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