Take these quizzes on Facebook, share them to your wall, and see how your friends do. Each of the quizzes below is written by David Briggs and initially appeared on the Faith and Leadership site at Duke University. Briggs is a former national writer for The Associated Press who writes the ARDA's Ahead of the Trend column.
| • | Investing for sustainability | Many congregations have endured staff cutbacks, salary freezes and deferred maintenance in response to the recession. But one budget area that may need to be increased, even in hard economic times, is programming, recent research suggests. |
| • | Congregational conflict in changing times | Periods of change can stress the relationships among church members and leaders. But there's also good news related to such conflict, research shows. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of issues and trends related to congregational conflict. |
| • | The church in rural America | Rural churches are losing ground as people and businesses migrate to metropolitan areas. But congregations in rural areas also have unique strengths. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of issues and trends facing congregations in rural America. |
| • | Worship trends in U.S. churches | There is a movement toward more informal worship in the United States. But does that mean churches should change their worship styles? Take our quiz to test your knowledge of worship trends. |
| • | Politics in the Pulpit | Clergy are becoming more politically active, despite evidence that congregations prefer their pastors to steer clear of activism. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the gap between clergy and laity on politics. |
| • | Race and Religion | Black and white Christians' views on race differ. Take this quiz to test your knowledge about race and the church. |
| • | Religious Diversity | Who is No. 1 in religious diversity? Hint: It's not the U.S. Take this quiz to test your knowledge about the multiplicity of faiths in America. |
| • | Religious Freedom in America | Americans prize religious freedom for their own beliefs but are less protective of the religious liberties of other groups. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of national attitudes and beliefs relating to the free exercise of religion. |
| • | Religion and Giving | The latest research on giving won't come as a surprise to Christian leaders: It shows that financial problems run deeper than this recession. Take this new quiz to test your knowledge about religion and giving. |
| • | Vital Signs of Growing Churches | A willingness to challenge the status quo and to attract new members with diverse worship, leadership opportunities and small groups are some signs of growing congregations. Take this quiz to test your knowledge about church growth. |
| • | Young Adults and Religion | Despite the fears that today's youth are turning away from God, new research shows that young people say religious faith is important to their lives. Take this quiz to test your knowledge about youth and religion. |
