Combined churches study on faith and mission, 1987

This survey of church attenders was conducted by the Christian Research Association in 1987. Its principal aim was to explore the directions that the church in Australia was taking, the forces shaping church life and the changes and debates taking place within the church as reported by parishioners. The survey was nationally based and covered Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Pentecostal and Uniting churches. Topics covered include the personal level of church involvement; the value and personal importance of services of worship, church groups and organisations; the importance of religious books, and radio and television programmes; relationship with priest or minister; financial contributions to the church; involvement of family and friends in the church; religious upbringing; aspects of faith, prayer and meditation; attitudes towards church matters including church unity and the clergy; and attitudes to overseas aid. Background variables include age, marital status, qualifications, employment status and occupation, country of birth and co-resident children.