Congregation Location

As can be seen in Figure 1, the largest group of respondents (34%) indicated that their congregations are located in small cities or towns (under 50,000 population). Another 30% of congregations are located in rural areas. Fewer are located in medium-size cities (50,000 to 250,000 population); in suburbs near medium-size cities; in large cities (population over 250,000); and in suburbs near large cities.

• Background and Response Rate for 1996
  
• Location of Congregations -- urban, suburban, rural
  
• Planned Giving and Wills Emphasis Programs
  
• Peacemaking Efforts in 1996
  
• Congregational Involvement in Global Service and Witness -- sponsoring refugee resettlement, mission projects conducted by congregational workgroups in the U.S. and outside of the U.S., awareness of the Commitment to Share the Good News
  
• Planning for Church Capital Campaigns
  
• Use of the Office of the General Assembly's Member Referral Service
  
• Use of The Presbyterian Hymnal and Pew Bibles
  

For information about Congregational Statistics, email Ida Smith-Williams