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The Potential of the Church An empty tomb survey of 28 Protestant denominations' Overseas Missions Income in 2003 (including 146,000 congregations). A comparison of Overseas Missions Income as a portion of Total Contributons. A comparison of Overseas Missions Income in the 1920s and 2003. An update of potential giving at the 10% level, and the potential of the church to impact global need in Jesus' name. The relationship between membership growth and Overseas Missions Income. Church Giving and Membership Data Updated through 2003 Updated and confirmed giving data from 1968-2003. Analysis of evangelicals and mainline Protestant giving trends, 1968-2003 trends in membership and giving patterns, and giving and membership from 1921-2003. Giving Patterns and the Church's Priorities A review of the Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches series, 1916-1982 editions, to explore church priorities. A discussion of dynamics defining current church priorities, especially regarding the prime directive of the Great Commission. Measurement of Philanthropy A review of national media reports on national philanthropy data. An analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditure Survey charitable giving data.