History

History

For over 30 years the advisors at ILCG have been called on to help church leaders develop the economic structure and financial framework which ensure a measured and appropriate response to changing conditions. Interpreting complex datasets, analyzing trends and forecasting future impacts has been the key for ILCG to help many connectional affiliations thrive and grow.

ILCG is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed under the West District of the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church 501(c)(3) Group Ruling.

Why We Do It

Why We Do It

The world is missing out on the hope, truth, and power of the Gospel.  The local church remains the best vehicle by which its message is spread.  The secular press continues to challenge the work of the Church with its predictions of decline and rejection among the younger generations.  Instead, the local church can grow and prove its capacity to change lives and communities.  Growing Christian churches among our mainline denominations and beyond is a real possibility.

What We Use

What We Use

  1. Local Church Geodata
  2. Local Church Indicators: Worship Attendance and Congregational Giving—past 5 years
  3. Local Church Spending Patterns—Past 5 years
  4. Pastoral leadership—Past 10 years
  5. Establishment of Benchmarks
  6. Statistical projections—Next 5 years
What We Do

What We Do

ILCG works side by side with local church leaders to identify internal deficiencies through comparisons with thriving peer group outcomes.  Comparisons bring broad solutions that are refined or customized by local church leaders.  In the end, the local church becomes more effective in ministry to community and in making disciples of Christ.

How We Do It

How We Do It

ILCG takes a comprehensive approach to measuring and understanding the impacts of the changing composition of churches.  Based upon statistical analyses of over 1 million local church records—about 32,000 churches over 28 years —  sophisticated simulation models have been developed to scrutinize past experience, clarify present standing and discern the factors that provide the foundation for a vibrant future.

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