Data Highlight

The 2025 survey of pastors conducted last fall provides a snapshot of the current state of UPCI churches in North America, including attendance, leadership, worship, and finances. A total of 486 US and Canadian congregations responded to the survey. While those congregations differ in size, location, and worship styles, several themes emerged from the survey

2025 Total Giving across the UPCI A record 4,100 churches contributed to at least one UPCI missional offering in 2025, or 95 percent of the more than 4,300 self-governing UPCI churches in North America. The median congregation gave $5,029 to outside ministries, which marks the third consecutive year that median giving has exceeded $5,000. (A

The South Texas District officially changed its name to the Texas Gulf Coast District with a district conference vote and the approval of the UPCI Executive Board on October 21, 2025. Texas Gulf Coast District Superintendent Ken Gurley said the name change helps clarify the district’s geographic footprint. “Traditionally, the designation ‘South Texas’ has referred