Baptism ages ranged from infancy to 72 years old. The most common ages for baptism were from 12 to 18. Parents and Sunday School workers should be encouraged to ask children to make a decision to let Christ into their heart. It would seem that children are not only receptive to Jesus, but that they are able to make such an important decision and follow through for a lifetime. The top five ways in which members became aware of their current congregations highlights the importance of networks that exist between family and friends.
Special programs can also be helpful.
This is a factor which should be considered when starting a new church or relocating an existing one. Seventy percent of the respondents have been affiliated with non-Nazarene congregations. Respectfully submitted, Richard Houseal Research Program Manager Church Growth Research Center Back to the index. Participation is open to those interested in the sociology of religion as applied to the Church of the Nazarene. All rights reserved.