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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
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With Americans in a Sour Mood, Democratic Voters Are More Engaged in Midterms
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Recapturing an Evangelistic Mindset in Your Groups
If we're to recapture an evangelistic mindset in our Bible study groups, we must intentionally position evangelism as essential in groups.
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How Do Americans Engage With News Online?
Most Americans chat privately about news online, but only about a quarter post publicly.
What Do Health and Wellness Influencers Post About?
Just over half of health and wellness content on social media focuses on healthy living, while about a third discusses medical topics. And 38% of posts have a product or service promotion.
While God Pursues the Prodigal, How Do We Love the Mourning Family?
As leaders in ministry, here are three ways we can offer families biblical hope and practical help for loving their prodigal children.
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Pastors Are Preaching Longer, With Churchgoer Support
Despite pastors saying they’re preaching longer on average, most churchgoers are OK with it. And some would prefer even more each week.
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3 Shifts To Help Students Thrive in Their Faith
There’s no better way for students to thrive in their faith than to get their eyes off themselves and onto Christ and His mission. By Paul Worcester Most believers are aware of the issues that keep this generation of students stuck in the mud and struggling to gain traction in their walks with God. More […]
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Why Americans Identify as Republicans and Democrats – and Why They Don’t
Many don’t consider themselves Republicans or Democrats. Instead, they're independents or something else – though they often “lean” toward a major party.