# The Burge Report: The Assemblies of God: Why This Denomination Is Defying Gravity

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Podcast: [Rainer on Leadership](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rainer-on-leadership-3513494)
Published: 2026-02-20T18:00:05+00:00
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## Resource

Only one denomination in the United States has grown consistently. Drawing from nearly fifty years of data, Ryan Burge’s analysis shows a denomination that has not only maintained stability but also demonstrated resilience, growth, and demographic vitality. From membership and attendance trends to conversion inflows and racial diversity, the Assemblies of God presents a statistical profile that is almost entirely positive, even after the shock of COVID-19. While many traditions wrestle with long-term decline, the Assemblies of God appears poised for continued strength.

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