U.S. Congregations:
Research, Resources, and Results
Resources for Congregations
Community Profiles
Workshops
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U.S. Congregations: Research, Resources, and Results |
Congregational Life Survey Resources for Congregations Community Profiles Workshops |
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Myths and Facts About Evangelism and Church Growth -- What have we learned from fast-growing churches that participated in the survey? New! Powerpoint presentation to accompany Myths and Facts About Evangelism and Church Growth (in Adobe pdf) New! What Are the 10 Strengths of U.S. Congregations? New! Powerpoint presentation: Beyond the Ordinary: 10 Strengths of U.S. Congregations (Adobe pdf file) New! How Are Fast-growing Presbyterian Churches Different from Others? New! (Adobe pdf file) Like Mouse to Cheese: Luring New Worshipers (PowerPoint presentation in Adobe pdf) How Are Racial-Ethnic Presbyterian Churches Different from Others? (Adobe pdf file) Who Worships in the United States? What Did We Learn about Congregations in the United States? Who Worships in Presbyterian Congregations? Research Papers on a Variety of Topics New! What Can We Learn from the Leaders Who Participated in the U.S. Congregational Life Survey? Pulpit and Pew Project, Duke University Who Worships in ELCA Congregations? ELCA Research Office Who Worships in Southern Baptist Congregations? SBC Research Office
Who Worships in United Methodist Congregations? UMC Research Office Who Worships in Church of the Nazarene Congregations? Nazarene Research Office
Who Worships in Seventh-day Adventist Congregations? Creative Ministries
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The Field Guide Poster provides a snapshot of key findings from the study. The four-color, 11x17 poster includes 12 graphs showing the age and gender profile of worshipers, their experiences during worship and involvement in congregational activities, their time spent in private devotions, and more. Available from U.S. Congregations for $5. (Call 1-888-728-7228 ext. 2040 to order.)
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This book is an intricate look at vitality and health in
congregations. . . .
The authors believe that there are ten strengths
key to vital congregations. They conclude that
every congregation has these strengths to one degree or another,
and that by building on their strengths, they can transform
their futures. This book will help
congregations recognize the factors that make them unique,
discover their strengths, identify areas where change is needed,
and begin to determine where and when change can begin.
"This book presents the first comprehensive portrait of congregational life in the United
States in the new century and is based on the results of
the U.S. Congregational Life Survey of more than 2,000
congregations and over 300,000 worshipers from across many
denominations. The Field Guide seeks to answer questions
like, “What are the characteristics of satisfying worship?E“How
involved are worshipers in their communities?Eand “How can
congregations both recruit new members and retain existing
members?EIt provides a portrait of congregational life today
in four dimensions: spirituality and faith, activities in the
congregation, community involvement, and worshipersEvision
for the congregation’s future."