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The Biggest Group Getting Baptized in the SBC? Older Adults.
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· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details are available from the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Church Profile.
Baptisms in Southern Baptist congregations have increased for the fifth straight year, reaching a total of 263,075. This is the highest total since 2016. A growing percentage of those being baptized are adults.
Further details are available from the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Church Profile. This increase marks a significant trend, with adults making up a larger proportion of those entering the baptismal pools. The source provides more information on this development, including historical context and the significance of this five-year growth period.
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Category: missions Published: August 20, 2026 Source: Christianity Today Reading time: 1 min
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