Church Life
Differences between churchgoers in New England and the rest of the United States: "I try to put God first in my life." 60%: New Englanders who agree. 77%: Overall Americans who agree.
"I have significant relationships at my church." 53%: New Englanders who agree strongly. 40%: Overall Americans who agree strongly. Source: LifeWay Research
Marriage
64%: Americans who believe legalization of same-sex marriage is inevitable. 50%: Born-again, evangelical, or fundamentalist Christians who believe this. 63%: Americans who support pastors' right to refuse to officiate same-sex weddings.| Source: LifeWay Research
Worship
60,000: The low-end estimate of the number of American churches singing Chris Tomlin's worship songs on any given Sunday in 2012. 128: Songs written (or co-written) by Tomlin that churches used in 2012. 3.12 Million: Estimated times Tomlin's songs were played in churches in 2012. Source: Christian Copyright Licensing International
