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Part I. Sabbath School
Check the statement that is true for you:
I am not a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
I was raised as a child by an Adventist parent or parents
I was converted some time ago
If you are a member, how long since you were baptized?
Less than 5 years
5 to 10 years
11 to 20 years
More than 20 years
Clear selection
What is your gender?
Male
Female
Clear selection
What is your age?
Your answer
Out of the last four Sabbaths, how many times were you here for Sabbath School class?
0
1
2
3
4
Clear selection
Check the number that shows importance of Sabbath School?
Not Important
1
2
3
4
5
Very Important
Clear selection
How often do you participate in the following devotional practices?
Daily
Several times a week
Once a week
Less often
Never
Personal private prayer
Personal Bible study
Study of Sabbath School lesson
Reading Ellen White books
Family worship
Daily
Several times a week
Once a week
Less often
Never
Personal private prayer
Personal Bible study
Study of Sabbath School lesson
Reading Ellen White books
Family worship
Clear selection
How often do you attend Sabbath School class?
Weekly
At least monthly
Occasionally
Never
Clear selection
If you don't regularly attend Sabbath School, when was the period in your life you regularly attended S. S. class?
As a child
As a teenager
In college
As a young adult
I am regularly attending S. S. class
If you don't attend Sabbath School class, why?
It’s boring
It’s long
It’s too early
It’s not relevant
Other:
If you have children, do they attend Sabbath School class:
Weekly
At least monthly
Occasionally
Never
I don't have kids
Clear selection
What would an ideal Sabbath School look like to you? Be specific.
Your answer
Part II. Church Life
Out of the last four Sabbaths, how many times were you here for church?
0
1
2
3
4
Clear selection
How far is your home from the church?
Walking distance
Less than 5 miles
5 to 10 miles
11 to 20 miles
More than 20 miles
Clear selection
Do you currently have a volunteer role as part of this church or some related group?
Yes
No
Clear selection
Check the number that shows the assurance that you have of eternal life:
Not Sure
1
2
3
4
5
Very Certain
Clear selection
Have you held Bible studies with a non-member during the past twelve months?
Yes
No
Clear selection
To what extent does worship at this church help you with everyday living?
A great extent
Some extent
A small extent
Not at all
Clear selection
How well do you feel these items are dealt with in the sermons at this church?
Very well
Fairly well
Not at all
Relevance to everyday life
Stimulating thought
Bible content
Encouraging spiritual growth
Encouraging witnessing
Addressing social problems
Very well
Fairly well
Not at all
Relevance to everyday life
Stimulating thought
Bible content
Encouraging spiritual growth
Encouraging witnessing
Addressing social problems
Clear selection
Do you usually meet with a small Bible study or fellowship group?
Yes
No
Clear selection
Do you have a strong sense of belonging to this church?
Yes, a strong sense of belonging that is growing
Yes, but perhaps not as strong as in the past
No, but I am new here
Don't know or this does not apply to me; I am just visiting
Clear selection
Which best describes your involvement in the making of important decisions for this church?
I have been given the opportunity and often participate
I have the opportunity and occasionally get invovled
I have not been given the opportunity, but I would like to get invovled
Clear selection
How well does each of the following statements describe this congregation?
Very well
Quite well
Somewhat
Slightly
Not at all
The church has a clear sense of mission and purpose
Our activities strengthen personal relationships
This congregation is warm and friendly
Very well
Quite well
Somewhat
Slightly
Not at all
The church has a clear sense of mission and purpose
Our activities strengthen personal relationships
This congregation is warm and friendly
Clear selection
How often do you have informal conversations with coworkers about their family or personal needs or spiritual topics
Never or rarely
Once in a while
About once a week
Almost daily
Clear selection
What is a major need in the community that the Adventist Church should address?
Your answer
Which of the following community ministries would you be willing to get personally involved in if the Adventist Church were to expand its work in that area?
Check as many as you wish.
Helping people find jobs
Marriage and family counseling
Parenting classes
Basic job-skill training classes
Health education classes
Health screening events
Free medical clinic for those with no health coverage
12-step group for people with addictions
Support group for people who need to reduce weight
Support group for people with diabetes
Stress management program
Disaster response team
Drop-in center for neighborhood teenagers
After-school tutoring for underprivileged children
Homeless shelter
Thrift store
Other:
How would you evaluate the following aspects of this church?
Excellent
4
3
2
Poor
Pastoral leadership
Church board
Worship
Help for individuals
Evangelism
Community service
Children's ministry
Youth group
Young adult group
Women's ministry
Men's ministry
Hospitality
Deacon's ministry
Sabbath School
Music Ministry
Parking
Excellent
4
3
2
Poor
Pastoral leadership
Church board
Worship
Help for individuals
Evangelism
Community service
Children's ministry
Youth group
Young adult group
Women's ministry
Men's ministry
Hospitality
Deacon's ministry
Sabbath School
Music Ministry
Parking
Clear selection
Do you have a specific suggestion for the leadership team?
Your answer
What have you observed to be the most effective method for bringing new members into this local church?
Check no more than two answers.
Public evangelistic meetings
Personal contact with friends, relatives
The radio and TV ministries
Community service
Literature
Community health outreach
Door-to-door contacts
Youth or children's ministries
Personal or family Bible studies
Other:
Which of the following aspects of this church do you personally value most?
Mark up to three options.
Community service
Reaching those who do not attend church
Our style of worship or music
Social activities or meeting new people
The preaching
Praying for one another
Practical care for one another in times of need
The diversity among members
My friends who attend here
Which of the following do you consider to be the three most important goals for this church?
Mark only three
To deepen prayer life
To increase knowledge of the Bible
To increase understanding of community needs
To better equip members for evangelism
To worship God
To raise the level of financial giving
To get more people involved in ministry
To encourage the spiritual growth of individuals
To increase unity in diversity in the congregation
To encourage a stronger commitment to Christ
To transform the local community
To attain church growth for the Kingdom of God
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