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Upcoming Book Release: The 3 Colors of Your Spirituality

Christian A. Schwarz' new book is scheduled for release in early November. Check out the latest news on the book as well as the details on Christian's '3 Colors of Your Spirituality' North America Tour.

Update: 3 Colors of Your Spirituality 

What Is Your Spiritual Style?

The Institute for Natural Church Development (NCD International) is developing a scientific test to help each Christian identify his or her "spiritual style". Participate in this exciting research project and contribute to the development of a practical and reliable tool.

Free NCD Training Podcast: The Growth Forces / Biotic Principles (2)

Part 7 of this mp3 audio series will introduce you to the very heart of the NCD Paradigm - the so-called "Growth Forces", sometimes referred to as "biotic principles". 

The NCD Stoplight

What will your church be doing in the next twelve months?

   O Stop Growing?

   O Proceed with Caution?

   O Start Something New?

Take a look at what Natural Church Development has to offer ...

Download NCD Stoplight (PDF, 267 kB)

Free NCD Training Podcast: The Growth Forces / Biotic Principles (1)

Part 6 of this mp3 audio series will introduce you to the very heart of the NCD Paradigm - the so-called "Growth Forces", sometimes referred to as "biotic principles". 

NCD and REVEAL – Comparable Approaches?

A few weeks ago Willow Creek officially launched "REVEAL", a church survey that deals with the spiritual life and the satisfactions of church members. In response to questions from churches, NCD coaches, and NCD partners, Christian A. Schwarz wrote an article that explains the differences between "REVEAL" and Natural Church Development (NCD).

Download Article by Christian A. Schwarz (PDF, 83 KB)

Free NCD Training Podcast: The NCD Cycle (4)

Part 5 of this mp3 audio series will continue the presentation of the NCD Cycle – six phases a church looking for health growth is going to work through on the basis of their individual NCD Survey results.

Free NCD Training Podcast: The NCD Cycle (3)

Part 4 of this mp3 audio series will continue the presentation of the NCD Cycle – six phases a church looking for health growth is going to work through on the basis of their individual NCD Survey results.

Free NCD Training Podcast: The NCD Cycle (2)

Part 3 of this mp3 audio series will continue the presentation of the NCD Cycle – six phases a church looking for health growth is going to work through on the basis of their individual NCD Survey results.

Free NCD Training Podcast: The NCD Cycle (1)

Part 2 of this mp3 audio series will be introducing the NCD Cycle – six phases a church looking for health growth is going to work through on the basis of their individual NCD Survey results.