- The Hispanic Population continues to grow across Louisiana. Especially along I-10.
- Louisiana fastest growing Metro Area – Lafayette – is also the region with the greatest gap in church to population ratio in Louisiana at 1 SBC Church for every 11,000 residents. Planters and partners needed.
- Still 31 Towns in Louisiana with no SBC Church.
- Louisiana Baptists experienced a decrease of 41 churches in 2021. From 1,616 in 2020 to now 1,574.
- 12 new churches planted in 2021. 26 in the pipeline for 2022.
- Over 250 LBC churches without Pastors.
- The None’s (non-affiliated with any religion) now make up 30% of the US population. In Louisiana, IT’S WORSE. 4 out of 10 Louisianians claim no religious affiliation.
- With 74% of ACP’s in, Baptisms are down another 10% from 2020. Down 55% from 2012.
- Baptism to Membership ratio at all time high. From 1 to 34 in 2012. Now 1 to 59 in 2021.
These data points give us much to pray about. We need personal and corporate revival. We need a Disciple Making Movement. The Gospel is still “the Power of God for salvation” (Romans 1:16). The Holy Spirit is still drawing people to the Father (John 6:44). The Word of God is still “living and effective” (Hebrews 4:12). Let’s keep hoping, praying, laboring for God’s glory.
Check out Change Me by Dr. Steve Horn, a 28 day guide for personal revival.
Also, check out our first Disciple Making Movement Lab of 2022, next week in Alexandria.
Also, check out our first Disciple Making Movement Lab of 2022, next week in Alexandria.
