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Finances and Faith
A 2024 report on congregational finances authored by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research staff has unveiled key insights into the financial health of religious organizations after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The report is based on nationally representative survey data from 2020 and 2023, and highlights both challenges and opportunities facing faith communities across the nation.
Faith Communities Today
A series of ongoing surveys and practical reports about congregational life.
Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations
A five-year study to discover innovation amidst and beyond COVID-19.
About Hartford Institute
For more than 40 years, the Hartford Institute for Religion Research has a record of rigorous, applied research on religious organizations, including the study of churches, denominations, seminaries, and other religious communities. This has earned the Institute an international reputation as an important bridge between the scholarly community and the practice of faith communities.
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Read and learn
Most of Hartford Institute’s research focuses on the study of congregational life. This section summarizes scholarly research on congregational life performed over the past four decades.
resources
Study and discover
We offer many resources for studying religious communities. Find easy-to-use survey tools, guidance on research methods, and a wealth of information in the Institute Bookshelf.
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Do you need to understand congregational trends or issues? We get straight to the point with research-backed insights about hot topics and frequently asked questions.