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Reports, surveys and data from Missio Nexus research. Page 1 of 4 · 78 in all.

MNx Research – 2026 Mobilization Report

Benchmark Your Mobilization Strategy. The Mobilization Report Volume 5 Is Now Available How do you know if your missionary pipeline is healthy, your mobilization strategy…

Mobilization
20 Jul 2026
Cover of the Missions Compensation Report Volume 9 by Missio Nexus.

Missio Nexus Releases Largest-Ever Missions Compensation Study, Delivering New Benchmarks for Mission Agency Leaders

Volume 9 of the Missions Organization Senior Leader Compensation Study provides the most comprehensive compensation data available for the North American missions sector. Missio Nexus…

Executive LeadershipHuman Resources
1 Jul 2026
Kingdom-focused collaboration for mobilization and spiritual growth.

Mobilization: From Recruitment to Spiritual Direction

The shift from a recruitment-based paradigm to a spiritual direction model represents a fundamental philosophical change in North American missionary mobilization, moving away from filling…

Mobilization
16 Mar 2026
Diagram illustrating kingdom-minded collaboration among mission organizations.

Mobilization: Kingdom Minded Collaboration

Kingdom-minded collaboration is a strategic and theological framework in which mission organizations prioritize a candidate’s optimal placement—even if it means referring them to another agency—over…

Mobilization
16 Mar 2026
Diagram illustrating the short-term missions pipeline process.

Mobilization: Short-Term Pipeline

Research across 18+ mission organizations reveals that while short-term missions excel at inspiration, they often fail at integration, leaving a significant gap between initial emotional…

Mobilization
11 Mar 2026
Church partnership in missionary sending with global connections and infrastructure.

Mobilization: Church Partnerships

The local church is defined as the primary sender of missionaries, while mission agencies function as facilitators that support this ecclesial responsibility. Research shows that…

Mobilization
2 Mar 2026

Mobilization: Gen-Z

Mobilization of the next Generation of missionaries is always a relevant and timely issue! Following are a series of tools to help us engage in…

Mobilization
24 Feb 2026
Empowering missions mobilization through strategic organizational dimensions and leadership insights.

Mobilization: Organizational Health

Research indicates that mobilization effectiveness is fundamentally rooted in organizational health, as modern candidates—particularly Gen Z—carefully scrutinize internal dynamics like leadership stability and member care…

Executive LeadershipMobilization
24 Feb 2026

Mobilization: Infrastructure

Mobilization succeeds only as far as an organization’s overall health—Gen Z quickly disengages from agencies that seem outdated or disorganized. High-performing organizations prioritize immediate response…

Executive LeadershipMobilization
24 Feb 2026

Benchmark Your Mission Agency Against the Broader Movement

The Missio Nexus Member Data Report, Volume 5 delivers year-end 2024 insights from 96 of 361 member agencies—representing more than 40,000 staff serving globally. This…

People Care and Development
7 Oct 2025

New Release: Missio Nexus Mobilization Report (Volume 4)

The newest edition of the Mobilization Report is here – offering the most comprehensive look yet at the state of missionary mobilization. Drawing from 77…

Mobilization
16 Sep 2025

Strengthening Missions: The 2025 Compensation Report

Now Available: 2025 Missions Compensation Report — Volume 8 This report is proudly sponsored by Bible Mesh This year’s edition is the most comprehensive yet…

Human Resources
25 Aug 2025

The Church Mission Leader Report Volume 3 is Here!

Are you ready to elevate your mission leadership? The “Church Mission Leader Report Volume 3” is now available, and it’s packed with valuable insights and…

Executive Leadership
12 Feb 2025

Missio Nexus Releases the 2024 Member Data Report

Missio Nexus is excited to announce the release of the 2024 Member Data Report, featuring insights from 106 participating mission agencies. This comprehensive report provides valuable information on key areas such as home office staffing, short-term and long-term field placements, diversity, regions of service…

Global Strategies
7 Oct 2024

2024 Mobilization Report (Volume 3)

Missio Nexus is excited to announce the release of the 2024 Mobilization Statistics from our member mission agencies. This report includes valuable data contributed by seventy-six member agencies, focusing on both long-term and short-term worker mobilization, as well as long-term missionary placement.

Mobilization
1 Oct 2024

2024 Missions Compensation Report: Revised Edition Now Available!

We are excited to announce the release of the 2024 Missions Compensation Report, a pivotal resource for mission organizations seeking to navigate the complexities of compensation strategies.

Human Resources
26 Jul 2024

Exciting Insights from the Latest Study on Risk and Short-Term Missions

We are thrilled to announce the release of two comprehensive reports on the critical intersection of risk and short-term missions.

Mobilization
18 Apr 2024

Access the 2023 Mission CEOs Report

Are you seeking actionable strategies to elevate your mission leadership in 2024? Look no further than the 2023 Mission CEOs Report. This new resource is designed to empower leaders like you.

Executive Leadership
15 Feb 2024

Introducing the 2023 Missions Compensation Report

Inform Your Compensation Strategies Introducing the digital download of the “2023 Missions Compensation Report (Non-Members) or “2023 Missions Compensation Report (Members).” This comprehensive report examines…

Human Resources
8 Jun 2023

Explore Trends within the North American Great Commission Community!

Introducing the “2022 Missions Data” digital report: This year’s report represents a pivotal shift in our approach, focusing exclusively on data from current Missio Nexus…

Executive LeadershipGlobal Strategies
23 May 2023

2022 Missions Data Summary

Since the early 1950s, data has been collected on North American mission organizations. It began as a simple directory of agencies and grew into a handbook published every 3–5 years with over 600 pages.

Global Strategies
19 May 2023

2022 Missions Finances

Information on the income of mission organizations.

Finance Admin and Legal
19 May 2023

2022 Missions Staffing Overview

Information on the income of mission organizations.

Human Resources
19 May 2023

2022 Missions Staffing Attrition

Data on long-term agency field staff attrition.

Human ResourcesPeople Care and Development
19 May 2023