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The ELCA sponsored two U.S. Congregations studies in 2001.
Three
different surveys were included in each study:
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a survey for each person age
15 and older attending worship,
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a survey to be completed by a pastor of the
congregation, and
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a congregational profile survey describing the
congregation's size, number and type of worship services, and other descriptive
information.
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The first study was of a random sample of ELCA congregations during the week
of April 29, 2001. Invitations to participate were sent to 1,183
congregations. From this group, 476 agreed to participate. In the end, 422
congregations distributed surveys during worship and sent them in to be
tabulated.
The second was a study of a group of growing ELCA congregations during
the week of October 22, 2001 or October 29, 2001. To be invited to participate a
congregation had to have an average worship attendance between 100 and 600 in
the year 2000, grow in attendance every year between 1995 and 2000, and have a
five year total growth of 25 for congregations with 100 to 300 attendance, 45
for congregations with 301 to 500 attendance, and 75 for congregations with 501
to 600. In all, 323 congregations met these criteria and were invited to
participate. From this group 153 agreed to participate. In the end, 122
congregations distributed surveys during worship and sent them in to be
tabulated.
Data from Annual Congregational Report Forms.
Prepared by the ELCA Department for Research
and Evaluation 09/24/01.
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