As people of faith, we trust that God is doing a new thing in the world and we long to be part of this work. Mission planning is the process of discovering how your congregation is called to live as the body of Christ. Assessing congregational vitality can help focus mission plans to capitalize on strengths and address challenges within congregations. On this page, you’ll find resources that have been created across the ELCA as well as by other sources to help you assess congregational vitality and create a mission plan that fits your gifts and context.
Vital congregations are empowered by God's active presence to live out God’s mission both inside and outside their walls. Vital congregations may be any size or shape but always have strong connections with God, each other and the world, especially within the local community. This tab contains tools to help you assess your congregation's vitality.
Background on the Congregational Vitality Project including the assumptions and research behind the surveys.