In an effort to help congregations understand more about the local congregation and its needs, we developed the Church Home Improvement Toolbox: This resource contains a variety of "do-it-yourself" research strategies for positive church improvement. You wouldn't try to build a new home using just an electric drill – why work on congregational improvement without a full toolbox?

1. Ten-Year Trends in Your Congregation: Statistical reports based on annual congregational reports to the Office of the General Assembly in the Session Annual Statistical Report.
   
   
2. Demographic Report on the community around your church.
   
   
3. Congregational Surveys: Surveys can give your congregation: a picture of "who you are" (including age and marital status of members, average length of church membership, etc.), information about the strengths and priorities of church programs, and tools for strategic planning.
   
   
4. Research Strategies for Congregations: A packet of information gathering tools designed to help you learn more about your worshipers and your local community.
   
   
5. RCMS data (Religious Congregation Membership Study): Data on religious congregations and memberships in the U.S.

Ordering Information

To order any of the resources or for information about conducting Church Home Improvement Projects, call (888) 728-7228, x5165 or send email to Gail Quets.