2026 NCLS Leader Survey

Dear church leader,

The purpose of this survey is to support the development of effective and sustainable leadership in Christian ministry.

The Leader Survey is for people aged 18+ in ministry/pastoral leadership roles e.g. senior minister, pastor, priest and anyone (lay or ordained, staff or non-staff) in a significant position of ministry. This includes any clergy, those who lead ministry to children or youth, people who serve on your church’s council or board etc.

Please complete this survey once only. This survey is voluntary and all your answers will remain confidential.

No individual results are released to denominational leaders. Thank you for taking part.

The NCLS Research team