How healthy is your church? If you are in a church that took part in a National Church Life Survey,
you can check your scores on
12 core qualities - known as Connections For Life - identified
by NCLS Research to assist churches reflect on their health and effectiveness.
The NCLS took place in 1991, 1996 and 2001. Local churches can update their results at any
time. View your most recent profile online.
FAQ - Frequently asked qustions about local
church profiles
Connections for Life Kit: 2001 Results - this kit included the first
local church results from the 2001 NCLS
Local Church Monitor - use this service at any time to evaluate,
identify key priorities and develop clearer purpose and call
Connections for Life: How would your congregation/parish score on these 12 core qualities of healthy
churches?
Faith and Worship
1. An Alive and growing faith
2. Vital and nurturing worship
Our Life Together
3. Growth in belonging and involvement
4. An active concern for those on the fringe of church life
5. Care for young people
Community Connections
6. A focus beyond ourselves
7. Serving the wider community
8. Discussing faith and inviting others to church
9. Integrating newcomers
Vision and Purpose
10. A clear owned vision for the future
11. Openness to new possibilities
12. Empowering and inspiring leadership