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	Multiple Everything: Insights from Churches with Four or More Campuses By Colleen Pepper Cost: Free Download Leadership Network invited leaders from other U.S. churches with four or more campuses to participate in a survey that specifically targeted churches with four or more satellite, branch, or regional campus locations. This report includes eight ways that churches with four or more campuses are distinct, and some of the most significant perspectives they’re discovering.


	Language Barrier: Recovery Ministries Search for the Words to Communicate Mission By Andy Williams Cost: Free Download As leading churches nationwide are developing multifaceted recovery ministries to address life-dominating issues, a language barrier may be developing that could hamper these vital ministries for people seeking healing and restoration. Through this concept paper, listen in on the conversation as innovative leaders in recovery ministry: • Wrestle with the questions regarding recovery language, • Search for an inclusive voice, and • Forge ahead in the midst of their journey to create places of grace and authenticity.


	Changing the Metrics: The Benefits of Measuring Devotion and Obedience, Not just Numbers By Pat Springle Cost: Free Download “Today, people in our churches—and especially young people—want to devote their lives to a cause that’s bigger than themselves,” observes Ken Fong, pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church in Los Angeles. “In our church,” he reflects, “we’ve had to change what we measure. We no longer use size as our primary metric. Instead, we spend time and effort analyzing the compelling intangibles of the Spirit’s work: devotion, love, and obedience."


	Changes in American Megachurches: Tracing Eight Years of Growth and Innovation in the Nation's Largest-attendance Congregations By Scott Thumma and Warren Bird Cost: Free Download America's largest churches have experienced considerable change in recent years, according to a recent study co-sponsored by Leadership Network. Their attendances have grown larger but their sanctuaries have remained the same size. Instead they've added services and more have gone multi-site. Virtually all use electric guitar, drums, and visual projection in worship, and they're continually adjusting their style in worship. They're also now placing a greater emphasis on small groups. An amazing 69% run internship programs for training future staff. These churches describe themselves as having a clear mission and purpose (94%) and holding strong beliefs and values (98%).


	2008 Leadership Network Salary and Economic Outlook Report By Warren Bird and Dave Travis Cost: Free Download The 2008 update of our bi-annual salary survey. New this year: - Findings clustered by four sizes of megachurches - Special commentary on tough economic times - Expanded list of additional salary survey resources Also available: Paying Your Pastor and Coping with Today's Economic Downturn (Podcast) A slideshow presentation of the graphics included in this report (PowerPoint)