NCLS Research results are regularly circulated in papers and publications.  Here we share these results in a range of Research Papers produced by NCLS Research.

NCLS Research examines leadership and organisational effectiveness in local churches and denominations. The research maps the intersection between churches and communities and examines the psychology of religion and positive psychology in church life. Also investigated are those who goes to church and minority populations in church life. Trends in church life are tracked over time.

Welcome to our library of Research Papers. These Papers are based on National Church Life Surveys held since 1991 as well as a range of surveys of Australian communities, including the National Census of Population and Housing.

Browse our range of Research Papers

NCLS Occasional Paper 13 - Faith Sharing Activities in Australian Churches

NCLS Occasional Paper 12 - Australian Church Health & Generational Differences

NCLS Occasional Paper 11 - Generations Approach Church Differently  Generations Approach Church Differently

NCLS Occasional Paper 10 - Moving Beyond Forty Years of Missing Generations  Moving Beyond Forty Years of Missing Generations

NCLS Occasional Paper 09 - Rural Ministry Study  Rural Ministry Study

NCLS Occasional Paper 08 - Inflow and Outflow Between Denominations (Research Paper) This paper tracks the inflow and outflow between denominations from 1991 to 2001

NCLS Occasional Paper 07 - Survey of 10-14 yr old Attenders: 2001 NCLS  This paper summarises the results from the 10 to 14 year Old Survey of Attenders in the 2001 NCLS

NCLS Occasional Paper 06 - Spirituality and Wellbeing in Australia (Research Paper) To what extent is a willingness to develop one’s spirituality related to higher levels of wellbeing?

NCLS Occasional Paper 05 - Social Influences upon Faith Development (Research Paper) This NCLS report looks at issues relating to faith development - sponsored by Bible Society

NCLS Occasional Paper 04 - Insecurity in Australia (Research Paper) This paper describes levels of insecurity in Australian society and the relationship to wellbeing.