Decision-grade research for the work of global mission.
Original research on the issues facing North American mission agencies and churches. Some free; some included with membership.
The 2026 missions compensation study.
The most comprehensive compensation benchmark in the field, built to help boards and executives make better decisions about pay, retention, and long-term leadership stability.
Member agencies contributed data to this year’s study.
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What mission leaders actually earn
Salary ranges and benefits across North American mission organizations.
Read morePlanning for the next decade
Strategic priorities and resource allocation in mission agencies today.
Read moreHow churches engage in mission
Trends in short-term trips, partnership, and volunteer engagement.
Read moreSupporting the field
Best practices and crisis response for teams serving overseas.
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