Decatur, Arkansas is a small town in Northwest Arkansas with a population of just over 700. Despite its size, the town has several local religious congregations that call Decatur home. The churches in Decatur include New Life Assembly of God, First Baptist Church of Decatur, and Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church. All three churches offer a range of services to their members and the community at large. New Life Assembly of God focuses on holistic ministry and offers prayer meetings as well as worship services every Sunday. First Baptist Church of Decatur has been a part of the community since 1891 and hosts weekly Bible study classes along with youth activities and Sunday school classes for children. Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church runs various ministries such as outreach programs to assist those in need or struggling financially within their congregation. Each church provides its own unique services and outreach opportunities that benefit all who are part of the Decatur community.
51.9% of the people in Decatur are religious:
- 18.5% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 8.0% are Catholic
- 1.3% are Lutheran
- 4.6% are Methodist
- 2.6% are Pentecostal
- 1.1% are Presbyterian
- 2.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 13.1% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.1% affilitates with Islam
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