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title: "GRA:CE project report"
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author: Polly Taylor
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# GRA:CE project report

Based on three years of extensive research, this report explores the relationship between social action, church growth, and discipleship in the Church of England.

 

 

 

The research identified five characteristics shared by churches that are growing in impact, depth and number:

- presence
- perseverance
- hospitality & generosity
- adaptability
- participation

 

 

 [      ![The cover of a report from CUF and Theos from 2020](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_120xAUTO_fit_center-center_82_none/GRACE-cover-1.jpg?v=1786955190)  

 GRA:CE project report 2020

 PDF 1.8 MB

 

  

 ](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/documents/Growing-Good/CUF-GRACE-Report-2020.pdf?v=1787221399) 

 

 

 

## The Growing Good course for churches

 

This research-backed, seven-session course helps local churches grow and better serve their communities by exploringf: presence, perseverance, hospitality, adaptability, justice and participation. Each session includes a guide and video to spark conversation and action.

 

- ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/SDP6363-1124.jpg?v=1786699798) ### [Growing Good](https://cuf.org.uk/resources/courses-for-churches/growing-good-course)
    
    A free, practical course helping churches deepen their understanding of their local community, grow in discipleship, and turn faith into meaningful action.