Ouachita County, Arkansas is home to numerous religious congregations of various denominations. The churches in the area are centers of worship and community for their members. They provide a place to gather with friends and family, as well as opportunities for helping those in need. Many churches also offer counseling services, educational classes, recreational activities, and special events for their congregants. Some of the most notable churches in Ouachita County include First Presbyterian Church and Central Missionary Baptist Church in Camden, First United Methodist Church of Smackover, Valley View Baptist Church of Strong, New Hope Assembly of God in Bearden, and Cedar Creek Baptist Church near Chidester. All these churches are part of Ouachita's rich spiritual heritage and contribute to making the county a special place to live and visit.
91.1% of the people in Ouachita County are religious:
- 47.6% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 0.4% are Catholic
- 0.0% are Lutheran
- 20.8% are Methodist
- 11.2% are Pentecostal
- 1.6% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 8.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.