Faith Communities Today 2010 Survey
New Reform and Conservative Synagogue Study just released - April 3, 2012
Changing Worship Practices report - March 27, 2012
Our latest report explores how congregations are using the Internet and technology - March 7, 2012
Dr. Ihsan Bagby's research on US Mosques released - February 29, 2012
Recent report on Church and Congregational Growth Factors - December 19, 2011
New Study Examines Ten Years of Changes in American Congregations - September 17, 2011
Interfaith Activity by Congregations Rises Dramatically - September 7, 2011
New reports have been released by the Catholic, United Church of Christ and Seventh-day Adventist research teams - August 2, 2011
American Congregations Hurt by 2008 Recession - April 21, 2011
Survey finds Episcopal Church congregations increasing their digital presence - March 23, 2011
Financial situation for one-third of Presbyterian churches is at least “good” even with economic crisis - March 7, 2011
New Insights Into Report
Check out the new leadership report Insights Into: Attracting and Keeping Members - August 11, 2011
Faith Communities Today 2008 Survey
American Congregations 2008 release - March 12, 2010
A First Look at the 2008 Survey of Churches - September 9, 2009
Faith Communities Today 2005 Survey
Worship, Websites, Conflict Affect Growth in Congregations - December 11, 2006
Fewer Congregations Consider Themselves Financially Healthy - June 21, 2006
Interfaith Worship and Interfaith Cooperation Among Congregations Has Increased Significantly - May 9, 2006
Megachurches Today Research Report Released - February 3, 2006
More Megachurches than previously thought? - May 5, 2005
The Cooperative Congregational Studies Partnership FACT2005
Other Faith Communities Today 2005 News
FACT related research - Episcopal Churches Report
FACT related research - Megachurches Today Research Report
Faith Communities Today 2000 Survey News
Muslim Mosques Growing at a Rapid Pace in the US
Media Advisory, December 6, 2001
Houses of Worship Provide Food, Shelter
Media Advisory, November 20, 2001
Megachurches cluster in Bible belt, study shows
Media Advisory, November 8, 2001
Massive Study of U.S. churches, synagogues and mosques is completed Media Advisory, March 2001
Faith Communities Today Research Project Nearing End
Media Advisory, December 2000
Painting a Portrait of American Religion Congregational Studies as a Vehicle for Interfaith Cooperation
June 1998, Praxis Magazine, a quarterly magazine of Hartford Seminary
2000 Denominational releases
Findings and insights from the FACT report on Faith Communities Today, a report on religion in the United States, 2000
March 13, 2001 release by the Churches of Christ
Celebrating Catholic Parishes - A Preliminary Report
March 2001, a report written by the Roman Catholic Church
This report is in Adobe .pdf format which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. This can be downloaded for free by going to the Adobe website.
Adventists Participate in Largest-Ever Study of U.S. Churches
March 13, 2001, release by the Seventh Day Adventist Church
FACT Study Results Released to The Public
release by the Assemblies of God This press release is also available in Spanish in Adobe .pdf format which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. This can be downloaded for free by going to the Adobe website.
American Baptist Input Prominent in 'Faith Communities Today' Report Detailing Most Comprehensive Study Ever of U.S. Church Life
March 14, 2001, release by the American Baptist Church
Episcopalians participate in sweeping study of religion in America
March 13, 2001, release by the Episcopal Church
Coalition releases comprehensive survey of U.S. churches
March 13, 2001, release by the United Methodist Church
Disciples congregations take part in massive study of congregations
March 12, 2001, release by the Disciples of Christ
'FACT' Report Reveals Much About 41 Faith Groups, Including ELCA
March 13, 2001, release by Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Broad-based Study of U.S. Congregational Life Moving Ahead
United Methodist Press Release, August 2000
Seminaries Urged to Heed "FACT" Concerns About Theological Education
March 13, 2001, release by Eden Theological Seminary
New Survey Will Help Churches, Synagogues, and Mosques
August 9, 2000, National Meeting News
Major Study of Religious Values and Organization Life
Underway
July 1999, National Meeting News
A National Interfaith Survey of Congregations In the Year 2000
July 1998, National Meeting News
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 >>