Natural Church Development assesses the quality of eight characteristics in a congregation shown to be essential in the life of a faith community. The work is based on global research. For congregations with a sense of mission, NCD can provide the focus needed to move forward in mission.

● Natural Church Development - What is it?

● How will NCD be used?

● NCD: Mission Theology and the ELCA

● An NCD Testimony

Interested? Contact your mission director.

NEW! This book engages the reader(s) in prayer, scripture study and dialogue in order to help each congregation find its own “Lutheran voice.” Filled with stories of how congregations change and how ministries have engaged the change process, this is a practical book that will serve both as a model and a workbook for congregations which desire to discern God’s purpose and articulate their values for ministry. It will also demonstrate how to use these tools to make better choices as they move forward in mission. Available through Augsburg Fortress.