CIECR is a Canadian-based church research institute offering data, tools, and insights that help leaders understand what is actually happening in churches across Canada and make more grounded, informed decisions.

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan research organization that produces reliable data on religion, culture, politics, and social trends shaping public life. For ministry leaders, it functions as a reality check—offering well-researched insight into what people believe, how those beliefs are changing, and how faith intersects with wider cultural shifts. Pew doesn’t tell you what to think or do, but it gives you solid information to help you interpret your context more clearly and make better-informed decisions in preaching, teaching, and leadership.

Pro Church Tools is a multimedia company founded by Brady Shearer, dedicated to helping churches navigate the intersection of faith and digital technology. Pro Church Tools aims to equip churches with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively communicate and engage with their congregations and their communities in this digital age. Pro Church Tools provides various resources, including downloads, podcasts, video content, and software all designed to help church leaders and teams master digital communication.

Formerly known as The Center for Progressive Renewal, Convergence champions an inclusive, progressive theological vision aimed at fostering a more just world. The organization emphasizes core values such as collaboration, innovation, courage, and inclusion, seeking to rejuvenate Christian communities and leadership. Through collaboration, Convergence builds trust and shares resources for the common good.

Barna Group is a leading research organization that helps Christian leaders understand cultural and faith trends through large-scale studies, practical articles, and interviews that translate data into real-world ministry insight.

The PCC's Building Survey and Congregation Risk Assessment provide insights to help congregations and presbyteries manage their resources effectively. The building survey highlights underutilized properties and the need for strategic planning. The risk assessment identifies congregations vulnerable to closure, suggesting early interventions.

Faith Communities Today (FACT) conducts extensive research surveys and publishes practical reports on congregational life in the U.S. Led by the Cooperative Congregational Studies Partnership, FACT collaborates with over 25 faith groups and the Hartford Institute for Religion Research. The latest survey in 2020 included responses from 15,278 congregations across 80 denominations.