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| | *[http://pewforum.org/Religion-News/The-stunning-growth-of-Christianity-in-China.aspx The stunning growth of Christianity in China] | | *[http://pewforum.org/Religion-News/The-stunning-growth-of-Christianity-in-China.aspx The stunning growth of Christianity in China] |
| | *[http://gratefultothedead.wordpress.com/2009/12/16/the-african-apostles-how-christianity-exploded-in-20th-century-africa/ The African apostles: How Christianity exploded in 20th century Africa]</ref> In 2000, there were twice as many non-Western Christians as Western Christians.<ref>[https://www.wnd.com/?pageId=30077 Is Christianity taking over the planet?]</ref> In 2005, there were four times as many non-Western Christians as there were [[Western World]] Christians.<ref>https://www.wnd.com/?pageId=30077</ref> There are now more non-Western missionaries than Western missionaries.<ref>https://www.wnd.com/?pageId=30077</ref> | | *[http://gratefultothedead.wordpress.com/2009/12/16/the-african-apostles-how-christianity-exploded-in-20th-century-africa/ The African apostles: How Christianity exploded in 20th century Africa]</ref> In 2000, there were twice as many non-Western Christians as Western Christians.<ref>[https://www.wnd.com/?pageId=30077 Is Christianity taking over the planet?]</ref> In 2005, there were four times as many non-Western Christians as there were [[Western World]] Christians.<ref>https://www.wnd.com/?pageId=30077</ref> There are now more non-Western missionaries than Western missionaries.<ref>https://www.wnd.com/?pageId=30077</ref> |
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| | In March 2024, Frontier Partners International reported: | | In March 2024, Frontier Partners International reported: |
| − | {{Cquote|The Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary recently reported that global Christianity is experiencing remarkable growth, defying expectations and surpassing population rates. | + | {{Cquote|The [[Center for the Study of Global Christianity]] at [[Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary]] recently reported that global Christianity is experiencing remarkable growth, defying expectations and surpassing population rates. |
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| | Contrary to the anticipated slowdown, the Christian population is projected to climb from over 2.52 billion to 2.63 billion, representing a 1.08 percent growth, and is expected to surpass 3 billion by 2050. | | Contrary to the anticipated slowdown, the Christian population is projected to climb from over 2.52 billion to 2.63 billion, representing a 1.08 percent growth, and is expected to surpass 3 billion by 2050. |
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| − | Within Christianity, certain denominations are witnessing even more rapid expansion. Notably, Protestants (1.63 percent), independents (1.96 percent), evangelicals (1.66 percent), and Pentecostal/charismatics (1.48 percent) are identified as the fastest-growing groups, showcasing the diverse nature of the faith’s evolution. | + | Within Christianity, certain denominations are witnessing even more rapid expansion. Notably, [[Protestant]]s (1.63 percent), independents (1.96 percent), [[evangelicals]] (1.66 percent), and [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]]/[[Charismatic movement|charismatics]] (1.48 percent) are identified as the fastest-growing groups, showcasing the diverse nature of the faith’s evolution. |
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| | The growth of Christianity is particularly pronounced in the global south, with Africa and Asia emerging as the fastest-growing regions. | | The growth of Christianity is particularly pronounced in the global south, with Africa and Asia emerging as the fastest-growing regions. |