HELP FOR YOUR CHURCH

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

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

Participation in interfaith worship doubled and involvement in interfaith community service activities nearly tripled, but many congregations are a long way from reaching out to other faith communities. 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

Interfaith Interaction 2000 to 2010

American Congregations Reach Out To Other Faith Traditions 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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