NCLS Research

Have church attenders lost confidence when it comes to inviting people to church? Ruth Powell discusses with Skip Smith and Ben Higgins the trends NCLS have noticed when it comes to who is actually inviting people to church #alphacourse #alphaaustralia #ncls #churchlife

What is Alpha all about? Hear from Ben Higgins as he discusses with Ruth Powell and Skip Smith about the mission behind Alpha, and how easy it is to get involved #alphacourse #alphaaustralia #ncls #churchmission #evangelism

Which age group is prioritising sharing their faith? Do these results surprise you? Follow along for more results from our 2021 NCLS #NCLS #churchresearch #evangelism

The Legacy of the National Church Life Survey Watch the full podcast to learn more about how NCLS is getting a picture of evangelism in church, and how that can help church leaders wanting to prioritise church health #alphaaustralia #alphacourse #churchleadership #ncls

What percentage of church goers actually invite others to church? Watch the full podcast on Youtube at Alpha Australia #alphaaustralia #churchevangelism #ncls

This is a clip from the recent Alpha Chat's Podcast with Ruth Powell, Ben Higgins, and Skip Smith. #podcastclip #Alphaaustralia #evangelism #churchlife #ncls

“We’re getting about 50 completed forms coming each day in the mail from congregations at the moment,” said Director of NCLS Research Dr Ruth Powell. bit.ly/4eEXw6d

The face of the Australian Church is changing, with declining attendance in Catholic and mainstream Protestant churches alongside significant growth in Pentecostal churches. As we take the pulse again through the 2026 NCLS, one question remains: how many people attend church now?

Across Australia’s major denominations, our research shows that a strong majority of everyday church attenders support the ordination of women as ministers, pastors or priests,. This is just one of the many questions we’ll be exploring in the 2026 NCLS #ncls #womeninleadership

How aware are churchgoers of the process for lodging complaints about misconduct in their church? We asked Australian church attenders about Safeguarding matters such as this in the NCLS. Read the free report 'Safeguarding in Australian Churches'. bit.ly/4fGRjbt

In our Safeguarding project, we examined church leaders' awareness of the process for lodging complaints about misconduct. Read the results in the Safeguarding in Australian Churches report. Download for free. bit.ly/4fGRjbt

Do people feel as though they belong at your local church? During COVID we know that churchgoers' sense of belonging plummeted. How are your people now? Find out by surveying your churchgoers. Sign up for the 2026 NCLS. bit.ly/4sRiKTv

We know that 78% of churches love and serve their communities through service and advocacy. So help us tell that story to wider Australia. Help us tell them what you're doing in your community. Sign up for the 2026 NCLS to tell your story. bit.ly/4sRiKTv

Safeguarding in Australian Churches: out now. bit.ly/4fGRjbt The safeguarding of children and vulnerable people continues to be an ongoing and vital discussion across Australian society. This report explores safeguarding policies, practices and attitudes in churches.

Read our findings on the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people, including the presence of well-developed policies over recent years. Download the Safeguarding in Australian Churches report for free. bit.ly/4fGRjbt

Are you developing vision and new initiatives for your church? A Church Life Survey can help your process. Find out: Do your churchgoers own the vision? Are they open to new initiatives? Sign up for the 2026 NCLS today. bit.ly/4sRiKTv

What might your church learn by surveying your churchgoers? Find out their experiences, their thoughts and their openness to being involved. Then make better, more informed choices about your ministry. Sign up for the 2026 NCLS today. bit.ly/4sRiKTv

We know that people of faith have higher levels of wellbeing than the average Australian, but how is it in your church? Find out about your churchgoers' sense of wellbeing, by surveying them in the 2026 NCLS. Sign up today! bit.ly/4sRiKTv

NCLS Church Story: "It was helpful to capture group perspectives on the church and to consider what focuses to have e.g. evangelism and better articulating values etc. I am interested in seeing how results compare the second time from the first." Sign up: bit.ly/4wbT2LD

Wouldn't it be good to know how they newcomer to your church felt the first time they came? Or in the 12 months following? Your church can! Take part in the 2026 National Church Life Survey to hear the experiences of every churchgoer. Sign up today! bit.ly/4beX4uK