Scott Thumma

Scott Thumma is the director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research and Chair of FACT (Faith Communities Today). He has researched and written on evangelicalism, the rise of nondenominational churches, the impact of the Internet on church dynamics, and homosexuality and religious life.

Contributions From Scott Thumma

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Tracking the Religious Response to the Pandemic

Amid much speculation and pundit prophesying about how the pandemic is affecting congregations...

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The Other 80 Percent: Turning Your Church's Spectators into Active Participants

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This resource draws upon research and survey results to suggest ways for congregations to...

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Faith Communities Today (FACT)

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This multifaith research coalition shares data and statistics about vital congregational...

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Megachurch 2020: The Changing Reality in America's Largest Churches

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Megachurches set positive precedents in many important areas of faith development and their...

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Congregations' Largest Sources of Concern and Pride

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Based on responses from 15,000 congregations in 2020, this document represents what...

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Finances and Faith: A Look at Financial Health Among Congregations in the Post-Pandemic Reality

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This report provides insights into the "Faith Communities Today" survey and the "Exploring...