Good news! The number of people going to church on a Sunday grew by 16% between 2005 and 2012! The London Church Census found 720,000 people going to church on a Sunday, nearly 100,000 more than the last time they were counted seven years before.
Capital Growth explores the nature of this growth and the reasons behind it. It shows the rise of pentecostalism and the huge importance of the black churches within its movement. London is characterised by some of the largest churches in the country, many of which are likewise growing. Some of the mechanisms for growth might be relevant in other urban contexts.
Capital Growth breaks the figures down by denomination, Borough, churchmanship, age, gender, and mid-week of those attending church. Age, especially of those and 20-29, emerges as a critical variable.
Capital Growth explores the nature of this growth and the reasons behind it. It shows the rise of pentecostalism and the huge importance of the black churches within its movement. London is characterised by some of the largest churches in the country, many of which are likewise growing. Some of the mechanisms for growth might be relevant in other urban contexts.
Capital Growth breaks the figures down by denomination, Borough, churchmanship, age, gender, and mid-week of those attending church. Age, especially of those and 20-29, emerges as a critical variable.
