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2028 Church Life Survey
Our next nation wide survey is scheduled for 2028.
The 2028 Church Life Survey NZ is a nationwide survey of church attenders. Every church across New Zealand is invited to take part. When your church does, you’ll invite all attenders to participate in a 20-minute survey on demographics, church life, community, faith, and leadership.
For more information visit the Church Life Survey NZ Website, clsnz.org.
The 2028 Church Life Survey NZ is a strategic asset for every church, group or denomination, and the wider Church across NZ.
The NZ Church Isn't Dying, It's Changing: 5 Unexpected Truths
By superadmin | 10:14 PM NZDT, Thu December 11, 2025
The prevailing narrative about church life in New Zealand often points toward simple, steady decline. But does this story tell the whole truth? The most comprehensive recent data—the 2023 Church Life Survey of 20,357 church attendees—paints a far more nuanced and fascinating picture of transformation, not just decline. This landmark survey reveals a community grappling with profound demographic shifts, evolving priorities, and surprising pockets of vitality. This article explores the five most surprising and impactful takeaways that are shaping the future of faith in New Zealand.
Losing our religion
By MaxScott | 3:48 AM NZDT, Tue October 05, 2021
According to Stats NZ, more than 2 million New Zealanders say they have no religion. Stats NZ has released a report on religious affiliation based on the 2018 Census.
Other Research
5 Points of Possible Theological Confusion Among Your Churchgoers
Frequent confusion over these five theological questions reveals a lack of understanding of how Scripture addresses them.
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Americans’ Use of Social Media in 2026
Today YouTube and Facebook are the most-widely used online platforms. Explore the demographic patterns and trends shaping the social media landscape.
Americans’ Use of Mobile Devices in 2026
Americans today are increasingly connected to the world of digital information while “on the go” via smartphones. Explore the latest patterns, trends and statistics that have shaped the mobile revolution.
Americans’ Use of Internet, Broadband in 2026
The internet represents a fundamental shift in how Americans connect with one another, gather information and conduct their day-to-day lives. Explore the patterns, trends and statistics of internet and home broadband adoption in the United States.
News Platform Fact Sheet
How Americans get news continues to evolve as platforms emerge, like AI chatbots and email newsletters. Find out how often they get news from digital devices.
1 in 5 Americans Regularly Get News on TikTok
Among adults under 30, 39% say they regularly get news from TikTok, up from 9% in 2020.
Social Media and News Fact Sheet
Many Americans use social media for news: About a fifth or more regularly get news on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
You Can’t Have Discipleship Without Evangelism
The call to discipleship must always begin with evangelism: telling the lost about the life-changing gospel.
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How Latino Voters Are Experiencing the 2026 Midterm Elections
Democratic congressional candidates have a sizable advantage among Latino registered voters. And Latino Democratic candidate supporters are more engaged with this year’s election compared with four years ago.
The Gender Gap in AI
Men and women now use AI chatbots at similar rates, but men use them more often, while women are more skeptical of AI's impact on their lives.