America’s Most and Least Bible-Minded Cities
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Self-Identified Christians
97% of those in Shreveport identify themselves as Christian
MegaChurches
Las Vegas has highest attendance of churches with 1000+ members
Orthodox
Chattanooga residents are more likely to have an orthodox view of God (86%)
Church Attendance
More people attend church weekly in Chattanooga, TN than any other city
Prayer Life
Shreveport residents are most likely to pray in a typical week (95%)
Small Churches
Shreveport, LA has greatest number attending small churches (<100)
Jewish
NYC has the largest population of Jewish residents (11%)
Notional Christians
59% of Christians in Albany, NY have not made a commitment to Jesus
Unchurched
More than half of all adults in Burlington, VT are unchurched
Don't Believe in God
Boston has the highest number of residents (8%) who do not believe in God
Top Catholic Cities
Harlingen and El Paso, TX have highest percentage of Catholics
Evangelism
Birmingham residents feel the strongest responsibility to share their faith (58%)
Bible Readers
66% of Shreveport, LA residents read the Bible in the past week
Practicing Christians
Birmingham, AL and Springfield, MO have most practicing Christians (69%)
Sunday School
More than half of people in Jackson, MS attended Sunday School this week
Methodists
Wichita has the greatest number of Methodists (15%)
Shared My Faith
3 in 4 in Fresno, CA shared their faith in the past year
Conservative
Las Vegas has most politically conservative practicing Christians (64%)
Top Protestant City
Knoxville, TN has the greatest percentage of Protestants (83%)
Volunteers
Salt Lake City has the most people who volunteer weekly
Links
- American Bible Society God’s Word Where Needed Most
- Hawaiian Islands Ministries A revealing study on the state of faith in Hawaii.
- Q: Ideas LA Event A gathering to advance the common good.
- This Is Our City Christians seeking shalom in their cities.
