New study finds growing number of Americans identify as religiously unaffiliated

“Being a Christian, I know that God is the head of my life. I believe that whatever I'm going through, God will be here with me,” said Goode. Several Winter Haven pastors came together to hold the joint service, including Rev. Clifton Dollison. He has led First Missionary Baptist Church for more than three decades and said his congregation is growing. “We’re one of the fastest growing cities in the country right now, so we’re actually experiencing that even at our church. So, we’re seeing people come from all over the country,” said Dollison.