Author

Mark Chaves

Professor of sociology, religion and divinity, Duke University

Mark Chaves specializes in the sociology of religion. Most of his research is on the social organization of religion in the United States. Among other projects, he directs the National Congregations Study (NCS), a wide-ranging survey of a nationally representative sample of religious congregations conducted in 1998, 2006-07 and 2012. NCS results have helped us to better understand many aspects of congregational life in the United States. Professor Chaves is the author of "Congregations in America" (Harvard, 2004), "Ordaining Women: Culture and Conflict in Religious Organizations" (Harvard 1997) and many articles. His latest book, "American Religion: Contemporary Trends," was published in 2011 by Princeton University Press.

Reflective Leadership Grant

Applications Open for the 2023 Reflective Leadership Grant

This grant program is for leaders who are ready to design the next chapter in their ministry. We welcome applicants who serve in a range of leadership roles, from project director to senior administrator, and who are working in a variety of organizations, including denominations, seminaries, church-related colleges, consultancies, congregations, Christian nonprofits, Christian social enterprises and others.

The application deadline is May 15, 2023.