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A Congregation Surprised by 15 New Members Amid Decline
Original: I thought the church was in decline. Then 15 new members showed up.
A church that appeared to be shrinking unexpectedly welcomed 15 new members, challenging assumptions about religious decline. The story, told in Broadview Magazine, reflects a wider conversation about whether congregations are fading or finding renewed growth in some communities.
Why now: Stories of unexpected church growth challenge the widespread narrative that religion is in steady decline.
Evidence
- I thought the church was in decline. Then 15 new members showed up. · Broadview Magazine
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