New megachurch survey

The National Survey of Megachurch Attenders, a just-released nationwide survey by Leadership Network and Hartford Seminary’s Hartford Institute for Religion Research provides insights on the people who attend megachurches. For example,

• nearly two-thirds of megachurch attenders are under 45 years old.

• Nearly a third of megachurch attenders are single, unmarried persons.

• Megachurch attenders are both more educated and more affluent than attenders at other churches.

• The majority of megachurch attenders are not necessarily new to Christianity, but nearly a quarter had not recently been in another church before coming to a megachurch.

• While newcomers almost always attend a megachurch at the invitation of family, friends or co-workers, the real attraction tends to be the church’s reputation, worship style and senior pastor.

• Long-term attendance flows from an appreciation for the church’s music/arts, social and community outreach, and adult-oriented programs.

• 45% of megachurch attenders never volunteer at the church.

While it's all very interesting I don't see anything surprising in there.