Welcome to the ELCA
Research and Evaluation

What we do:

• Conduct and coordinate research for churchwide units
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data
• Provide demographic data and analysis
• Evaluate grants, programs, and events
• Consult with and provide data to regions, synods, and congregations upon request

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Fascinating Facts

• Quick Facts about the ELCA

• Factoids about the ELCA

• 1988 to 2006 Racial/Ethnic Baptized Membership of the ELCA

• How Large is Your Congregation Compared with All ELCA Congregations?

• Largest ELCA Congregations in Each State Using 2006 Average Worship Attendance

• ELCA Membership from 1988 to 2006

• Number of Clergy Retiring (1988 to 2007)

• Change in Average Worship Attendance by Size of Congregation 1990 to 2006