NCLS Research is a world leader in research focused on connecting churches and their communities.Our most well known five-yearly project is called the National Church Life Survey, which has had millions of participants.
In 2024 we started offering the Student Spiritual Life Survey (SSLS) for faith-based High schools. The SSLS is designed to provide an annual snapshot that explores attitudes and practices around spirituality in general, and Christianity in particular.
How is the church going at retaining young people who've grown up in the faith? In the 2026 NCLS we will ask people whether their kids are still attending church. This helps build a picture of generational faith for your church and nationwide. So sign your church up today! https://bit.ly/4beX4uK
You know what the loud voices in your church think, but what about the quiet ones? In the 2026 NCLS, you can listen to ALL the voices in your congregation including newcomers, people on the fringe, or quiet attenders. Sign up today! https://bit.ly/4beX4uK
Dr Ruth Powell is currently attending the Acts Global Churches conference and was invited to share reflections on the current spiritual landscape in Australia and insights about healthy churches. We look forward to supporting churches from this movement who will take part in this year's National Church Life Survey.
22/04/2026
Thanks to Common Grace for their partnership in this important work.
New national research released by Common Grace and NCLS Research shows that Australian Christians are deeply concerned about climate change and ready to take meaningful action - but many are looking for clear, practical ways to do so.
The Climate Action Survey of Australian Christians, drawing on more than 1,100 responses, found that the vast majority of Christians are already taking steps to care for creation. Yet across the board, many said they would do more if they knew what actions to take, believed their actions would make a difference, and could act together in community.
“This research confirms what we’re seeing across the Church and in our movement as well - many Christians care deeply about God's creation and want to live out Jesus' love in ways that ensure that their children, their communities and our global neighbours flourish, but they’re asking: what can I do, can I make a difference, and who else is alongside me in this?” Gershon Nimbalker, National Director of Common Grace.
Common Grace offers a response to all three of those concerns. It is a space for believers to come together and act in meaningful ways that tip the scales towards seeing creation and communities flourish as God intends.
Join us in taking action together to call for urgent action for the care and protection of God’s beautiful creation.
Find out how you can join us in action here - www.commongrace.org.au/climate_campaigns
Add your voice to support urgent calls for a tax on gas exports - www.commongrace.org.au/calling_for_a_tax_on_gas_exports
Learn more about the new research released by Common Grace and NCLS Research - www.commongrace.org.au/climate_action_survey_of_australian_christians
Thank you to those across our movement who took part in this NCLS survey.
20/04/2026
Dr Ruth Powell was recently interviewed on Insight with Karl Faase- Wired for Hope: Is The Church Declining... Or Changing? Watch now for some personal stories plus research insights from Ruth.
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Interested in exploring what the National Church Life Survey could offer your local church this year? Join us for a free online information session from 13–23 April. Learn why and how all types of churches take part. Bring your questions along.
Click on the link below to register. https://events.humanitix.com/2026-ncls-info-sessions-local-churches?c=2026-website
Your church is invited to take part in the 2026 NCLS from August to October this year. Join with thousands of other churches in this opportunity to take stock of your church's health. https://bit.ly/4beX4uK
13/03/2026
We are pleased to provide sponsorship to the Advocacy and Policy Summit of the Australian Association of Christian Schools at NSW Parliament House today. Schools in the AACS have taken advantage of our Student Spiritual Life Survey and will pilot the new Staff Survey later this year. Contact [email protected] to find out more.
13/02/2026
Dr Ruth Powell was invited to contribute to the Gendered Violence conference hosted by The Wesley Centre alongside theologians, practitioners, scholars and those with lived experience . Her panel topic was “is religion dangerous for women?”.
15/01/2026
Looking for a part-time role? Interested in helping us promote the 'Student Spiritual Life Survey' to faith-based schools? Contact [email protected].
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