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Church in the digital age

Posted September 13th, 2022

Counting people in the pews is no longer a viable way of recording worship numbers. With some joining online, how does a church measure attendance trends?

New online statistical resource launched by Presbyterian researchers

Posted July 18th, 2018

Church Trends, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s new online statistical resource, has bolstered the denomination’s ability to provide Presbyterians accessible, useful and timely information about their church, according to the research tool’s developer.

New online statistical resource launched by Presbyterian researchers

Posted June 13th, 2018

Church Trends, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s new online statistical resource, has bolstered the denomination’s ability to provide Presbyterians accessible, useful and timely information about their church, according to the research tool’s developer.

How churches use data to reveal mission and ministry opportunities

Posted December 6th, 2017

Presbyterians are known as belonging to a “thinking” denomination. Our Reformed theology emphasizes the importance of having an educated clergy and an informed laity, and we have a long tradition of involvement in education, with more than 50 Presbyterian colleges and universities.

How churches use data to reveal mission and ministry opportunities

Posted November 20th, 2017

Presbyterians are known as belonging to a “thinking” denomination. Our Reformed theology emphasizes the importance of having an educated clergy and an informed laity, and we have a long tradition of involvement in education, with more than 50 Presbyterian colleges and universities.

New website serves up more user-friendly church statistics

Posted July 7th, 2017

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Research Services office rolled out a new website during the 2017 Big Tent that promises to make access to church statistical information more user-friendly than in the past.