The Little Rock Congregations Study is an ongoing research project that aims to deliver meaningful and relevant results to the citizens of Little Rock and the broader community.
Please explore our findings which are organized into four categories: summative findings, infographics, maps, and academic papers. On the What the Research Means page, you will find deeper discussion and analysis of particular findings.
Summative Findings
- The 2022 Little Rock Race and Faith Summit: Resources for Congregations doing Faith-based Racial Justice and Reconciliation Work
- Summary Report of the 2021 Little Rock Congregations Study Community Dialogues
- The 2020 Little Rock Congregations Study Executive Report
- 2020 Example Report for Participating Congregations
- The 2019 Little Rock Congregations Study Executive Report on Nonprofits in Little Rock
- The 2019 Little Rock Religious Leaders Summit Summary Report
- The 2018 Little Rock Congregations Study Executive Report on Congregation and Nonprofit Collaboration
- Dr. Glazier’s interview with the American Political Science Association
- Dr. Glazier’s Fall 2017 Convocation Speech
- The 2016 Little Rock Congregations Study Executive Summary
- 2016 Key Findings Infographic, by Zac Hale
- The 2012 Little Rock Congregations Study Report
Infographics
- Findings about Race from the Little Rock Congregations Study, by Rebecca Glazier
- 2020 Religious Minorities and Community Issues Infographic, by Jade McCain
- 2020 Income and Community Issues Infographic, by Landon DeKay
- 2020 Religious Guidance and Community Engagement Infographic, by Ty Collins
- 2020 Community Engagement Priorities Infographic, by Elissa McMillan
- 2019 Congregations and Nonprofit Partnerships Infographic, by Rebecca Glazier
- Tips to Increase Community Engagement Infographic, by Emilie Street
- 2018 Prison Ministries Infographic, by Ben Bowers
- 2018 Providential Motivation Infographic, by Courtney Doss
- 2018 Social Service Programs Infographic, by Mariam Bouzihay
- 2018 Election Activity Infographic, by Madison Rodgers
- 2018 Similarities in Social Services Infographic, by Rhodes Houser
- 2018 Engaging Congregations: A Guide for Nonprofits, by Nicole Ursin
- 2018 Key Social Services Infographic, by Rebecca Glazier
- Little Rock Congregations Study Project Goals, by Rebecca Glazier
- 2018 How Are Growing Congregations Different Infographic, by Rebecca Glazier
- 2016 Religion and Community Engagement Infographic, by Zac Hale
- 2016 Key Findings Infographic, by Zac Hale
- 2016 Findings of Interest Infographic, by Zac Hale
- 2016 Why Volunteer Infographic, by Rebecca Glazier
- 2012 vs. 2016 Data Collection Infographic, by Zac Hale
Maps
- Map of Food Pantries in Little Rock via Google Maps
- Interactive Map of Little Rock Congregations via Carto
Academic Papers
- Glazier, Rebecca A., Gerald Driskill, and Dominika Hanson (graduate student coauthor). “Race and Faith: The Role of Congregations in Racial Justice.” Under Review.
- Leach, Kirk, Gerald Driskill, and Rebecca A. Glazier. “African American Pastors: Navigating Dialectics in the Collaborative Process.” Journal of Applied Communication Research, first access August 15, 2022.
- Glazier, Rebecca A. and Morgan Paige Topping (undergraduate student coauthor). “Using Social Media to Advance Community-based Research.” PS: Political Science and Politics, Volume 54, Issue 2, 2021.
- Glazier, Rebecca A. and Emilie Street (graduate student coauthor). “When Spiritual and Material Meet: Explaining Congregational Engagement in the Local Community.” Interdisciplinary Journal of Research on Religion, Volume 16, Article 6, Pages 2-35, 2020.
- Glazier, Rebecca A., Gerald Driskill and Kirk Leach. “Connecting with Community and Facilitating Learning through the Little Rock Congregations Study.” Metropolitan Universities, Volume 31, Issue 3, Pages 22-43, 2020.
- Glazier, Rebecca A. “The Differential Impact of Religion on Political Activity and Community Engagement.” Review of Religious Research, Volume 62, Issue 1, Pages 1-26, 2020.
- Glazier, Rebecca A. and Warigia Bowman, “Teaching through Community-based Research: Undergraduate and Graduate Collaboration on the Little Rock Congregations Study.” Journal of Political Science Education, Volume 17, Issue 2, Pages 234-252, 2021.
- Glazier, Rebecca A. “Acting for God? Types and Motivations of Clergy Political Activity.” Politics and Religion, Volume 11, Issue 4, 2018.
- Glazier, Rebecca A. “Providentiality: A New Measure of Religious Belief.” Interdisciplinary Journal of Research on Religion, Volume 13, Article 3, 2017
- Glazier, Rebecca A. “Bridging Religion and Politics: The Impact of Providential Religious Beliefs on Political Activity.” Politics and Religion, Volume 8, Issue 3, 2015