Southern Baptist Convention Membership Declines, Attendance and Baptisms Increase

Membership continues to decline among Southern Baptist Convention churches. At the same time, attendance and baptisms are up, according to an annual report from Lifeway Research. Bob Smietana with Religion News Service joined Faith Nation on Wednesday to discuss the report. Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: http://youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline/?s... SUBSCRIBE to the QuickStart Newsletter by visiting quickstart.news SUBSCRIBE to the Quickstart Podcast. New episodes every morning at 7am: cbn.com/cbnnews/quickstart What's coming up next? Have a look at our program guide: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=ht... CBN features 24-hour TV news from a Christian perspective. The CBN News Channel provides independent news programming to an underserved audience to enlighten, entertain and inspire Christians around the world. Comments below do not necessarily reflect the views of CBN. Share this live feed with your friends and family:    / cbnnewsonline   Like us on Facebook:   / cbnnews   Like us on Twitter:   / cbnnews   Follow us on Instagram:   / cbnnews   Contact News Editors: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=ht... Questions about other CBN programs: Visit WatchCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000. Questions about supporting CBN News? Visit JoinCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000 for more information. Questions about Helping the Home Front? Call: 800-700-7000 https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=ht... #breakingnews #politicalnews #christiannews #christian #christianity #church #breakingnews #cbnnews