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Faith Group Statistics: 4 Tools for Growth Planning
2010 U.S. Religion Census
(produced by the Association ofStatisticians of Religious Bodies)
1.
Produced Every 10Years by the
Statisticians of theVarious Faith
Groups in America
State-by-State, Metro Area-by-Metro Area, County-by-County Data on Faith Groups, Number of Congregations, Number of Members/ Adherents, Percentage of Population, and More
www.thearda.com
2.
• www.thearda.com – Excellent Faith Information by State, Metro Area, County, etc. For instance, to get full county faith information:– Click on the “U.S. Congregational Membership” tab at the
top of the page.– Then click on “Reports” in the drop-down window.– Under “Browse Reports” in red type, choose either
“counties,” “metro areas,” “states,” or “United States.” A report will appear with complete faith statistics for your chosen category.
More
Report includes graphs outlining faith makeup as well as a detailed listing for every reported religious body.
How Can ARDA Be Useful in Your Growth Planning?
Top 10 Faith Groups1. Southern Baptist (ep) 6. Churches of Christ (ep)2. United Methodist (mp) 7. Assemblies of God (ep)3. Catholic 8. Presbyterian C. In America (ep)4. Church of God (Cleveland, TN) (ep) 9. Presbyterian Ch. USA (mp)5. Episcopal Church (mp) 10. Jewish (est.)
[There are at least 11 Baptist Denominations in the Birmingham Metro Area]
Top 10 Faith Groups1. Southern Baptist (ep) 6. Seventh Day Adventist (ep)2. United Methodist (mp) 7. Presbyterian Ch. USA (mp) 3. Churches of Christ (ep) 8. Episcopal (mp)4. Catholic 9. Ch. of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 5. National Primitive Baptist (ep) 10. Church of God (Cleveland, TN (ep)
[There are at least 15 Baptist Denominations in the Huntsville Metro Area]
Tremendous Growth Potential!Approximately 1,705+ Locations x Number
of Troops = Tremendous Potential!1,219++ Congregations in the Birmingham Metro
with 735,000+ Members486++ Congregations in the Huntsville Metro
with 243,950+ Members
The Bottom Line . . .
USA Today Topography of Faith
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Alabama
USA Church.com
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www.usachurch
.com
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