A Volley from the Canon, Number 93 Growth and Decline 3

A VOLLEY FROM THE CANON, NUMBER 93

EPISCOPAL CHURCH GROWTH AND DECLINE, PART III


SIGNIFICANT CORRELATIONS WITH CHURCH GROWTH!

1. Gotta have joyful worship!
Not, to slightly joyful—8% growing
Somewhat joyfull—25%
Quite joyful—33%
Very joyful—39%

2. Members involved in evangelism—a very big factor
Not at all—21% growing
A little—22% growing
Some—35% growing
Quite a bit—54%
A lot—64%

3. Special Events and Programs are good
Never held—17% growing
Once or twice—31%
Several times a year—38%
Once a month or more—43%

4. Emphasis on Adult Formation
None—22% growing
Some—31%
A lot—40%
A specialty—37%

5. Emphasis on YOUNG Adult Activities Helps
None—27% growing
Some—37%
A lot—37%
A specialty—50%

6. Contacts of Newcomers Help! (Don’t leave it all to clergy!)
No contacts—20% growing
One type contact—33%
Two types of contact—37%
Three types of contact—36%
Four types of contact—38%
Five types of contact—50%