NCLS Research explores Australian spirituality, church health, effective and resilient leadership, and the connections between church and community. The most well known five-yearly project is called the National Church Life Survey, which has had millions of participants.
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More than 30 years of research on Australian churches and community give strong foundations for insights.
A range of survey tools designed to help grow church health, support community connections and strenthen effective leadership practices.
Understand the spiritual beliefs, attitudes and practices of your students and the impact of your school activities on their faith. Developed by NCLS Research, this survey is based on more than 30 years of experience in world-class research into faith, church life and spirituality.
NCLS Research have been running national surveys in churches and in the wider community for over 30 years.
35 years of the NCLS continues in 2026. All Australian churches are invited to take part in the eight nationwide survey of churchgoers – the 2026 National Church Life Survey. The survey will take place across Australian churches in late 2026, the same year as the National Census. Hundreds of thousands of voices will contribute to the most comprehensive view of church life in the world.
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