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Congregational Vitality Survey
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Please tell us how well each of the following phrases describes your congregation.
This congregation is spiritually vital
Hardly At All
Somewhat
Well
Very Well
Don't Know
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This congregation is excited about the future
Hardly At All
Somewhat
Well
Very Well
Don't Know
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This congregation has a clear sense of mission/purpose
Hardly At All
Somewhat
Well
Very Well
Don't Know
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This congregation helps people deepen their relationship with God
Hardly At All
Somewhat
Well
Very Well
Don't Know
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This congregation works for social justice/advocacy
Hardly At All
Somewhat
Well
Very Well
Don't Know
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This congregation is a close knit family
Hardly At All
Somewhat
Well
Very Well
Don't Know
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This congregation is a positive force in the community
Hardly At All
Somewhat
Well
Very Well
Don't Know
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This congregation is focused on doing God's work
Hardly At All
Somewhat
Well
Very Well
Don't Know
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This congregation has lots of meaningful activities
Hardly At All
Somewhat
Well
Very Well
Don't Know
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This congregation is always ready to try something new
Hardly At All
Somewhat
Well
Very Well
Don't Know
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This congregation is caring and supportive of members in their time of need
Hardly At All
Somewhat
Well
Very Well
Don't Know
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This congregation is willing to change to live into its mission/purpose
Hardly At All
Somewhat
Well
Very Well
Don't Know
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How well do the following phrases describe the worship service you attend most often?
Welcoming to visitors
Hardly At All
Somewhat
Well
Very Well
Don't Know
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Filled with a sense of God's presence
Hardly At All
Somewhat
Well
Very Well
Don't Know
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Joyful
Hardly At All
Somewhat
Well
Very Well
Don't Know
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Nurturing of people's faith
Hardly At All
Somewhat
Well
Very Well
Don't Know
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Describe the social climate of this congregation. Choose one.
This congregation's social groups live together in harmony.
There is tension among different groups. It feels like there are sides being taken on issues.
The sides in this congregation result in open but respectful disagreements.
The sides in this congregation are in conflict that is harmful to the congregation at large.
Clear selection
Which one category best describes you?
Visitor
Pastor called to this congregation
Congregational Council member
Active participant/member
Rostered leader, not serving this congregation
Staff person other than pastor
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Please tell us how well your congregation does at the following:
Accepting newcomers
Poorly
Moderately Well
Well
Great
Don't Know
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Incorporating newcomers into the congregation's life
Poorly
Moderately Well
Well
Great
Don't Know
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Seeking out and using the gifts of members of all ages
Poorly
Moderately Well
Well
Great
Don't Know
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Building strong, healthy relationships among members
Poorly
Moderately Well
Well
Great
Don't Know
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Managing disagreements in a healthy respectful manner
Poorly
Moderately Well
Well
Great
Don't Know
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Involving youth or young adults in decision making
Poorly
Moderately Well
Well
Great
Don't Know
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Helping children and youth grow in their faith
Poorly
Moderately Well
Well
Great
Don't Know
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Helping adults grow in their faith
Poorly
Moderately Well
Well
Great
Don't Know
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Praying (during and outside worship services)
Poorly
Moderately Well
Well
Great
Don't Know
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Addressing social concerns (helping those in need)
Poorly
Moderately Well
Well
Great
Don't Know
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Equipping members to share their faith with others
Poorly
Moderately Well
Well
Great
Don't Know
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Interacting with the local community
Poorly
Moderately Well
Well
Great
Don't Know
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Partnering with other congregations in the area
Poorly
Moderately Well
Well
Great
Don't Know
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Sharing information about the denomination with congregational members
Poorly
Moderately Well
Well
Great
Don't Know
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Helping members live out their faith in their daily lives
Poorly
Moderately Well
Well
Great
Don't Know
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Building mutual relationships with people in congregation's neighborhood/community
Poorly
Moderately Well
Well
Great
Don't Know
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How would you best describe the current pace of your spiritual growth?
Not growing but content where I am
Stalled and want to move
Slow but steady
Moderate
Rapid
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Which of the following is the best description of the style of your congregation's leadership team (lay and clergy)?
Leadership that tends to take charge
Leadership that inspires people to take action
Leadership that acts on goals that people here have been involved in setting
Leadership where people start most things
Not sure
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Indicate your level of agreement with the following:
My spiritual needs are being met in this congregation
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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I have a sense of excitement about this congregation's future
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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I feel supported in using my gifts in this congregation
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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I am encouraged to use my gifts in the world
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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I feel equipped to share my faith with others
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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I am comfortable inviting others to church
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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I have a strong sense of belonging to this congregation
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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I have a strong sense of commitment to this congregation
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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I feel connected to the wider Christian church
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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I feel connected to my denomination
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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Leaders (lay and clergy) communicate with the congregation effectively
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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We have enough people to do ministry well
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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People here have time and energy to participate beyond worship
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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We are using up our financial resources
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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People here are willing to serve in leadership roles
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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This facility gets in the way of ministry
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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Indicate your level of agreement based on how you experience God. God is:
Concerned with my personal well-being
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Don't Know
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Concerned with my congregation's well-being
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Don't Know
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Removed from my daily life
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Don't Know
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Removed from this congregation's daily life
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Don't Know
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Directly involved in my daily life
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Don't Know
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Directly involved in this congregation's daily life
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Don't Know
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During the past 12 months, how often have you done the following?
Attend worship
Never
Once
At least 2-3 times a year
Most months
Once a month or more
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Participate in regular devotionals, prayer or study
Never
Once
At least 2-3 times a year
Most months
Once a month or more
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Volunteer in the community (not organized by congregation)
Never
Once
At least 2-3 times a year
Most months
Once a month or more
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Volunteer at or with the congregation
Never
Once
At least 2-3 times a year
Most months
Once a month or more
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Advocate for social justice
Never
Once
At least 2-3 times a year
Most months
Once a month or more
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Donate money to congregation
Never
Once
At least 2-3 times a year
Most months
Once a month or more
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Donate money beyond my pledge (in congregation or community)
Never
Once
At least 2-3 times a year
Most months
Once a month or more
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Have meaningful spiritual conversations with congregational members
Never
Once
At least 2-3 times a year
Most months
Once a month or more
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Have meaningful spiritual conversations with others
Never
Once
At least 2-3 times a year
Most months
Once a month or more
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Invite others to church
Never
Once
At least 2-3 times a year
Most months
Once a month or more
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How often does this congregation have visitors?
Never
Once
At least 2-3 times a year
Most months
Once a month or more
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Given current resources (people/money) describe the sustainability of this congregation.
I am not sure this congregation will survive much longer
Loosing ground but still viable
Able to maintain ministry
Able to grow ministry
Clear selection
Are you:
Male
Female
Prefer not to specify
Not listed
Clear selection
How old are you?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75 or older
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Are you:
African American/Black
African National/African-Caribbean
American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Latino/Hispanic
Arab/Middle Eastern
Multiracial
White/Caucasian
Other
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