Praxis Habitus - On Race Religion & Culture

The National Congregations Study finds that 14 percent of primarily white congregations reported no minorities in their midst last year, compared with 20 percent in 1998.  

More details:

• The percentage of primarily white congregations reporting at least some blacks rose from 27 percent in 1998 to 36 percent.
• Those reporting some Hispanics rose from 24 percent to 32 percent.
• Worship is also "more informal and more enthusiastic by every measure," Prof. Mark Chaves says, with more shouting, clapping and hands raised overhead in praise.
• Use of drums in worship jumped 70 percent from 1998.

The article provides a quick summary of this important finding for those who want to know more about racial diversity in America's churches.