Church to Church Collaborations on the Rise: Survey of Externally Focused Churches

Church to Church Collaborations on the Rise; Survey of Externally Focused Churches Finds That Food Programs and Emergency Assistance Top the List

Community service activities are becoming increasingly important to many church congregations. According to the latest Hartford Institute for Religion Research national survey of U.S. faith communities, interfaith activity among faith communities has more than tripled since 2000. A survey by Leadership Network revealed that food programs and emergency assistance topped the list of opportunities for churches wanting to make a difference outside their own walls. These churches have partnered on everything from building projects, to health care ministries. Their stories and the principles that make collaboration effective are revealed in this paper.