Media Releases

Media Release 2021 01

Media Releases announcing the 2021 National Church Life Survey and updating key milestones through the project.

The 2021 National Church Life Survey continues the world’s largest survey of local church life.




26 August 2021

Sign Ups soar as church leaders embrace National Survey on the future of churches across Australia

With three weeks left until the deadline of September 14, the 2021 National Church Life Survey has more than 142 thousand participants confirmed to take part, a clear indication to researchers that churches are focused on the future and what it holds.

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26 July 2021

The longest running longitudinal study on church life is on again in 2021

Churches from more than 100 denominational regions will take part in the 2021 National Church Life Survey (2021 NCLS), the largest and longest running survey of its type in the world.

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27 November 2020

The 2021 National Church Life Survey continues the world’s largest survey of local church life

The Board and Staff of NCLS Research are pleased to announce the 2021 National Church Life Survey (2021 NCLS) will take place in October and November 2021.

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