WISDA SURVEY _ Sept 2022

West Island Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Church Growth Survey
Dear Member,

The leadership of the West Island Seventh-day Adventist church will be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to complete the survey below. Our purpose is to seek the opinion of members to help us analyse the context of our church. The results will be used to develop, a strategic plan (long-term plan), for church growth. The deadline for responding is Sept 30, 2022.

Instructions: On the scale of 1 to 5; where 1 represents, “strongly disagree”, and 5 stands for “strongly agree”, check against each statement, the number that best reflects your opinion. “N/A” means not applicable.

All submissions are anonymous
Due date: October 7th 2022

LEADERSHIP*

	1	2	3	4	5	N/A
In my opinion the church leaders/board members are united
In the past five years I have participated in the church’s long-term planning
Departmental plans are communicated to the church well ahead of time
Officers give periodic reports to the Church the at business meetings.
When invited I am ready to participate in the leadership of the church

Evangelism/Outreach*

	1	2	3	4	5	N/A
In the past 5 years the church has surveyed the community to know its needs
In the past 5 years a cycle of evangelism has been introduced
In the past 5 years members are periodically receive evangelistic training
The church has a strong community outreach activity
Majority of members are involved in evangelistic activities of the church

EDUCATION FOR TRANSFORMATION*

	1	2	3	4	5	N/A
The Sabbath school department operates small action units
There is a baptismal class during the Sabbath school period.
I have a personal daily devotional time for study and prayer
I will be ready to join the church for bible study, if so decided by the church
I am already studying in a small group with church members.

WORSHIP SERVICES*

	1	2	3	4	5	N/A
Church worship is orderly, inspiring, and uplifting. I enjoy it
The church makes visitors feel welcome
The place of worship is adequate for the needs of the church
I suggest the church buys a place of worship instead of renting
I pledge my full support if the church decides to buy its own building

CHILDREN MINISTRIES*

	1	2	3	4	5	N/A
The church places strong emphasis on children ministry.
There are adequate teachers/leaders for children ministry
The church provides adequate funds for children ministry materials
The church has adventurer and/or pathfinder clubs that runs effectively
The children story hour during worship hour is effective

YOUTH MINISTRY*

	1	2	3	4	5	N/A
There is a high percentage of youth (18-29) in the church
The number of young persons in leadership of the church is high
There is a dynamic youth ministry in the church
The church is very good at attracting young persons
We are able to retain most of our youth in the church

LOVING RELATIONSHIP*

	1	2	3	4	5	N/A
I feel a sense of belonging in the church
The church is caring to members in time of need
I can share confidential issues with some members for support.
I think visitors feel welcome when they visit our services
The church is like a loving family to its members

Is there anything you would like to see implemented, changed, or brought to the WISDA leaderships attention.
All submissions are anonymous and helpful in furthering the cause for God's Kingdom and our church community
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