HEALTHY CHURCH SURVEY 2009 Select your role/position in the church: Leader Ministry of Helps Member Visitor 1. Age a) 12-14 b) 15-19 c) 20-24 d) 25-29 e) 30-34 f) 35-39 g) 40-44 h) 45-49 i) 50-54 j) 55-59 k) 60-64 l) 65-69 m) 70-74 n) 75+ 2. Gender a) male b) female 3. Family Status a) single (under 25 living with parents) b) single (under 25 not living with parents) c) single (over 25 living with parents) d) single (over 25 not living with parents) e) married, living with spouse (first marriage) f) married, living with spouse (marriage after a divorce) g) married, living with spouse (after death of other spouse) h) single (widowed) i) single (divorced) j) divorced and living with a partner k) never married and living with partner l) separated with no partner m) separated and living with a partner 4. The following was my previous religious affiliation. a) this denomination b) another denomination c) other non-Christian religion d) no religious background to speak of e) former affiliation (specify) 5. I have ATTENDED our church for the following length of time. a) less than 6 months b) between 6 months and 1 year c) between 1 and 2 years d) between 2 and 3 years e) between 3 and 5 years f) between 5 and 7 years g) between 7 and 10 years h) between 10 and 15 years i) between 15 and 20 years j) over 20 years k) not applicable 6. I best fit into the following category in our church. (Please choose the first answer that applies to you in the list) a) serve in an ELECTED ministry group b) serve in an APPOINTED ministry group c) regular worker / helper d) church member e) regular attender f) other 7. I normally attend the worship service at our church (excluding illness, vacation, work schedule) the following number of times.(Please estimate) a) 4 times per month b) 3 times per month c) 2 times per month d) once per month e) once every 2 months f) occasionally 8. I would like to be asked or given the opportunity for additional volunteer service in our church. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 9. I became a Christ follower the following number of years ago. a) less than 6 months b) 6 months to 1 yr. c) 1 to 2 yrs. d) 2 to 5 yrs. e) 5 to 10 yrs. f) more than 10 yrs. g) I am unsure h) not applicable 10. I would say the following is the SINGLE most common feeling I have regarding my spiritual life. a) happy b) satisfied c) confused d) bored e) tired f) sad g) guilty h) numb i) frustrated j) angry k) other (specify) 11. OUR CHURCH has a clear idea or vision of what it wants to become. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 12. Generally, the people of OUR CHURCH have enough helpful good friends in the church. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 13. Generally, the people of OUR CHURCH apply what they learn and are growing in their relationship with God. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 14. Generally, the people of OUR CHURCH are serving up to their potential. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 15. Generally, OUR CHURCH shows concern for the spread of the gospel around the world. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 16. Generally, the people of OUR CHURCH make a consistent and sincere effort to share their faith. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 17. Generally, the people of OUR CHURCH find the worship services inspiring and life-changing. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 18. Generally, the people of OUR CHURCH feel a personal attachment to the church. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 19. Generally, the people of OUR CHURCH are open to people of diverse backgrounds. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 20. OUR CHURCH knows what to do and how to get it done. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 21. I am personally excited by and confident in OUR CHURCH vision. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 22. I have one or more helpful good friends in OUR CHURCH who would assist me in a time of need. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 23. I apply what I learn and am growing in my relationship with God. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 24. In OUR CHURCH I am serving up to my potential to make a positive difference. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 25. I am personally concerned about the spread of the gospel around the world. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 26. I make a consistent and sincere effort to share my faith. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 27. Generally, I am motivated by the worship services to make or maintain positive changes in my life. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 28. Overall, OUR CHURCH is a good fit for me. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 29. OUR CHURCH initiates and delivers programs with clear purposes for people like myself. a) Agree Completely b) Agree Mostly c) Agree Somewhat d) Disagree Somewhat e) Disagree Mostly f) Disagree Completely 30. Recently, I have done the following regarding the VISION of OUR CHURCH. (Please choose AS MANY AS APPLY) a) listened, read and learned to understand it b) actively sought answers to my questions about it c) shared it with others at my initiative d) supported and/or defended it e) played my part to help refine or expand it f) initiated conversation with leaders about it g) encouraged our leaders to lead us to fulfill it h) invested time and energy to make it a reality i) suggested a part I could play to help fulfill it j) have done what our leaders have asked me to do 31. Recently, I have spent time in OUR CHURCH doing the following. (Please choose AS MANY AS APPLY) a) socialized with people I dont know well b) listened to someone who is struggling c) invited people to socialize d) prayed with people e) actively sought or extended Christian forgiveness f) made sacrifices for people in need g) had in-depth conversations h) helped people with a practical need i) introduced people to others who could support them j) watched for people who need my encouragement 32. Recently, I have done the following to improve or stay strong in my response to God. (Please choose AS MANY AS APPLY) a) had victory over my most troubling temptation b) attended all the church meetings I should c) followed through on all my Christian responsibilities d) made appropriate financial donations to our church e) invested time in personal development and study f) remembered to be positive and thankful g) sang and participated my best with others at meetings h) had regular personal devotion time i) picked my seat purposefully at all meetings j) stirred my attention by taking notes, showing approval etc. 33. Recently, I have done the following with people in OUR CHURCH. (Please choose AS MANY AS APPLY) a) spoken to people of different racial or ethnic origins b) befriended people very different than my age c) spoken to children to get to know them d) talked with people of a lower socio-economic status e) talked with people of a higher socio-economic status f) talked with people with mental or physical disabilities g) talked with people who have an objectionable lifestyle h) made changes to adapt to people around me i) championed others ideas to expand the ministry j) looked for and recognized good qualities in others 34. Recently, I have done the following to contribute to OUR CHURCHS organizational success. (Please choose AS MANY AS APPLY) a) normally said "yes" when asked to help b) planned my schedule around church events c) taken responsibility for learning church information d) participated in the programs provided for me e) encouraged others to attend suitable programs f) participated in the decision-making process g) arrived early or on time for all meetings h) offered suggestions to improve our church i) encouraged or thanked one or more leaders j) made a point to do everything I promised 35. Recently, I have done the following to maintain my personal relationship with God. (Please choose AS MANY AS APPLY) a) personal Bible reading b) memorization and/or Bible meditation c) personal prayer d) longer personal prayer (30 min. plus) e) participated in a church small group f) said "no" to temptation consistently g) informally helped others in their spiritual growth h) talked with my family about spiritual things i) accepted my responsibility to be a good example in life j) served as a peacemaker in resolving conflicts in our church 36. Recently, I have done the following to contribute to OUR CHURCH and its ministry success. (Please choose AS MANY AS APPLY) a) worked (lead, planned, taught, helped, etc.) in a ministry b) dropped in to observe a potential ministry to serve in c) thought of how to improve my invovlement d) inquired about where help is needed e) planned my schedule around my church work f) prayed for specific people with whom I serve g) arrived early or stayed late to help h) helped someone from church without being asked i) offered to do something to make someones job easier j) tried to recruit someone else to get involved in service 37. Recently, I have done the following to spread the gospel. (Please choose AS MANY AS APPLY) a) invested the time to make friends with pre Christians b) had discussions about spiritual values with pre Christians c) personally shared my beliefs about Christ and the gospel d) taken someone to an evangelistic event or meeting e) invited someone not from our church to a church meeting f) given extra money to help the cause of global evangelism g) personally reviewed resources to help me reach others h) prayed by name for people I hope to reach i) kept a list of names of people I hope to reach j) placed evangelistic material in the hands of people 38. At least once in my life, I have done the following to spread the gospel. (Please choose AS MANY AS APPLY) a) had a personal part in starting another church b) had a part in leading one or more people to Christ c) gone on a missions trip to another culture d) served vocationally in a church ministry e) served vocationally in a parachurch/mission agency f) participated in attempting to start a ministry g) made a geographical relocation with ministry in mind h) donated vacation time to serve i) taken specialized or formal ministry education j) made a financial sacrifice to reach people 39. Household Income a) Under $25,000 c) $40,000 - $65,000 d) $65,000 - $90,000 e) $90,000 - $105,000 f) Above $105,000