Another evangelical denomination is posting strong growth figures. The Wesleyan Church in North America announced this week that the denomination set a new record in worship attendance. With 234,427 persons attending weekend worship, the denomination registered the highest average attendance in its history. According to Ron McClung, Assistant General Secretary at The Wesleyan Church, attendance in the past decade has increased by 21 percent.
The announcement places the Indiana-based Wesleyan Church among growing denominations such as the Assemblies of God, which last year reported growth in adherents, membership, attendance, baptisms, conversions and credentialed ministers. The report also counters assertions that all churches in America are shriveling.
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