 Congregational leaders were asked in 2023 to assess the financial health of their congregation. About a quarter of congregations reported they were in excellent financial health. More than a third reported good. 28% said it was tight, but we managed. And only 1 in 10 reported being in some or serious financial difficulty. By comparison, in 2020, only half reported good or excellent financial health. And more congregations reported they were expecting physical hardship.