HELP FOR YOUR CHURCH
Does your congregation want to grow? Then it needs to be willing to change.

Our recent report on church and congregational growth suggests that there are things a leadership team can do to promote membership growth.  Unfortunately it also requires a willingness to do things differently. Check out this and other reports on our publications page >>

RESEARCH REPORT
A Decade of Change in American Congregations 2000 to 2010

The health of America's congregations remains a challenging situation; however, our new study shows that innovative, contemporary worship offers hope for increased spiritual vitality.  Read more >>

RECENT PUBLICATION
American Congregations Greatly Increased Their Email Use in the Past Decade

Religious congregations are making dramatic strides in adapting to Internet technologies.  The use of both websites and email by congregations has more than doubled in the past decade while over 40% use Facebook. Read more >>

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Leadership Reports

Keeping Members

In all congregations, growth and vitality are a result of twin processes: recruitment and retention. Read more >>

Congregational Conflict

This publication offers research, tips and resources to help clergy. Read more >>

Research Reports

Internet & Religion

American churches and congregations use of Internet technology Read more >>

FACTS on Growth: 2010

A report explores the key factors that made a difference in growing churches… Read more >>

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