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December 2007
December 17th | What Others Are Saying!
Research shows that over time, most churches plateau and then eventually decline. Typically, they start strong and experience periods of growth, then stagnate and lose members. Since 1991, the North American population has increased by 15 percent while the number of “unchurched” people has increased by 92 percent. Large church houses that were filled in the 1950s and ‘60s now hold a fraction of their capacity.
To counter this trend, authors Ed Stetzer and Mike Dodson surveyed 300 churches from across ten different denominations that recently achieved healthy evangelistic growth after a significant season of decline.
(First Baptist Church of Altamonte Springs was one of those healthy churches surveyed for the research!) What they have discovered is an exciting method of congregation reinvigoration that is shared in the new book entitled Comeback Churches. Check out the book's website for more information at:
Top 100 Churches In Baptisms
In 2006, First Baptist Church of Altamonte Springs was the Top 100 Churches in the Southern Baptist Convention with worship attendance of 400 or Less. Congratulations!
Outstanding Public Community Award
The City of Altamonte Springs awarded us with the Outstanding Public Community Award for our faithfulness in serving our community.
