CREC Baptism Numbers Since 2023 & Health Update #6

While we continue to see young people and adults coming to baptism, the vast majority of our baptisms are infants. This reflects something fundamental about how we view the Church.

The CREC reported nearly 4,000 baptisms over the past three years. That's about eight baptisms per church per year, on average. Considering that our average congregation has around 85 worshipers on Sunday, the number is remarkable. That means nearly a tenth of the average congregation comes to the font each year. Some larger congregations report over 30…