The Ten-Year Trend Report provides data from your congregation's Session Annual Statistical Report for the most recent 10 years. It also features graphs of church membership, worship attendance, contributions, and church school enrollment. It includes color maps and a 10-page report. The report also presents data from a study that identified churches in your county, showing the number of local congregations and members by denomination , as well as the change over a 10-year period. An optional page that include items on the priorities of the pastor and his or her style of ministry is also available.
Congregations can add a back page of questions that address specific concerns.
The questionnaire can be used in worship or mailed to members. If you would like to review a copy of the questionnaire, please contact us and request a copy. Research Services will analyze your congregation's responses and provide a comprehensive written report summarizing survey results. Research Strategies for Congregations Congregations can study who they are as a congregation and learn more about their local community by using qualitative information-gathering exercises that are involving and participatory in nature.