Decline in Membership of the Southern Baptist Convention
The Southern Baptist Convention lost over a quarter of a million members in 2023-2024 but saw an increase in weekly worshippers and baptisms. The number of churches also declined during this period.
Key Points
- More than 4.3 million people worshipped weekly in a Southern Baptist congregation in 2024
- More than 2.5 million participated in a small group Bible study each week
- 250,643 baptisms were reported in 2024
Pros
- Increase in weekly worshippers
- Higher number of baptisms in 2024 compared to 2023
Cons
- Lost over a quarter of a million members from 2023 to 2024
- Smallest membership since 1974