In 2000, a group of congregational researchers conducted the largest survey of congregations in the United States. They called it the Faith Communities Today (FACT) survey. The Siburt Institute joined FACT as a faith group partner representing Churches of Christ.
All by Suzie Macaluso
Religious Services in the Age of COVID-19: Results From a Recent Survey (Part 2)
A follow-up piece reporting data and takeaways from an October 2020 survey of churchgoers about how the pandemic has impacted them and their congregations.
Religious Services in the Age of COVID-19: Results From a Recent Survey (Part 1)
An initial report from an October 2020 survey by the Pruett Gerontology Center and Siburt Institute for Church Ministry.
Resource Highlight: What the Church Health Assessment Is Teaching Us About Leadership Strengths and Weaknesses
In this article, we look at member perceptions of leadership strengths and weaknesses in their congregation.
Church in the Time of COVID-19: Findings from a National Survey (Part 4)
This final article offers findings from a survey of seven individual Churches of Christ, including two open-ended questions.
Church in the Time of COVID-19: Findings from a National Survey (Part 3)
There is a lot that we can learn from this data, particularly as it relates to who might be on the fringes and more likely to not come back to church.
Church in the Time of COVID-19: Findings From a National Survey (Part 2)
In this article, I’ll share what churches have been doing to continue ministering to their congregants.
Church in the Time of COVID-19: Findings From a National Survey (Part 1)
In this first article, we’ll focus on some of the basic demographics of who took the survey and their responses to 10 key questions about their feelings toward returning to church.
Resource Highlight: What the Church Health Assessment Is Teaching Us About Generational Differences
What contributes to the growing divide between older and younger generations' views of the church?
Resource Highlight: Elders’ vs. Members’ Perceptions and the Church Health Assessment
How similar are elders and members in how they perceive the health of the congregation?
Resource Highlight: What the Church Health Assessment Is Teaching Us
As more churches utilize this health assessment, emerging trends shed light on common struggles and strengths.