Church Benchmark Project

The Benchmark Project was designed for local churches to grow.  It is based upon statistical analyses of over 1 million local church end-of-year reports—about 32,000 churches over 28 years. The Benchmark Project operates as a stimulus, funded by generous members, designed by church leaders, approved by the church council, and monitored by the finance committee.  Read more

The United Methodist Church in the U.S. has been on decline since the 1960’s.  Now more than ever there is a sense of urgency among church leadership that significant changes must be implemented in order to improve future prospects. Read more