More churches are closing than are opening

(SRN NEWS)-A new study from LifeWay Research reveals that for 2024 — the last year for which all the data is in — about 3,800 new Protestant churches opened in this country.  However, that same year, roughly 4,000 churches closed their doors.  LifeWay spokesman Scott McConnell finds a silver lining, however, saying “Given recent declines in Americans identifying as Christians, churches show a remarkable ability to remain open, even with fewer attendees.”