The documents which were distributed at the meeting are included in this volume, largely in the order in which they were presented. Discussions were held after each presentation. Major points of agreement and concern are summarized in the following statements.
Further research needs to be done.
For instance, Kankakee First Church received 23 new Nazarenes in 1977, but only 14 are know to be Nazarenes in 1987. Thus, a study is proposed, to be overseen by Dale Jones, to track selected churches' new Nazarene over the next several years. The best way to remain members is to increase social networks within our churches. In case studies and analytical research, the importance of strong social ties was revealed. Small group formation in large churches.