The number of churches with Web sites increased from 17% in 1998 to 44% in 2006-07.

Use of email in U.S. churches rose from 21 to 59% between 1998 and 2007.

The use of drums during worship services rose from 20% to 34% during the same period.

The number of people raising their hands in praise during worship services increased from 45 to 57%.

The average age of the senior clergyperson in the church rose from 48 to 53. In 1998, 25% of people in the average congregation were at least 60 years old; in 2007, 30% were.