Church Edge

Edge n. 1. A thin, sharpened side, as of the blade of a cutting instrument. 2. The degree of sharpness of a cutting blade. 3. A penetrating, incisive quality. 4. A slight but noticeable sharpness or harshness. 5. The line of intersection of two surfaces. 6. A rim or brink. 7. The point at which something is likely to begin. 8. The area or part away from the middle; an extremity. 9. A dividing line; a border.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Newer churches baptize new believers at higher rate

Will McRaney's research of Southern Baptist Convention baptism rates found the following:

Years in Existence compared to # of Baptisms per 100 worship attenders

0-2 years / 14.4 baptisms per 100 in worship
3-15 years / 9.1 baptisms per 100 in worship
16 or more years / 7.3 baptisms per 100 in worship

Newer churches have significantly higher rates of believer baptisms than established churches.

Source: Journal for Baptist Theology and Ministry, Vol. 1, No. 2 (Fall 2003), pages 69-95