It is encouraging to know that 84% of CRCA congregational members would support the development of new initiatives in the ministry and mission of their local church. This is one of many findings in the recent NCLS (National Church Life Survey) survey conducted among CRCA churches. While not all churches participated in the NCLS survey, the results are still a good sampling of the vitality of CRCA churches. Over 1300 adult members participated, which is almost ΒΌ or 22% of the total adult membership in the CRCA. The 17 participating churches represented large as well as small churches, churches from every...