FPC Adult Discipleship Survey 2024
We want to hear from you about what happens on Sunday mornings! Specifically, we are seeking input about our Adult Discipleship offerings, as well as suggestions for improvements, changes, and alternatives. This survey is for everyone age 18 and over, whether or not you have attended any classes. Responses are encouraged by June 9. Please talk with Pastor Karol if you have any questions. This survey is anonymous unless you choose to share your name at the end.
CURRENT INVOLVEMENT
In the last 12-24 months, how often have you attended Adult Discipleship classes when offered on Sundays?
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Never
Only a handful of times
Average of once a month
Two or three times a month
Every week unless I'm ill or away
If you have attended at all, why do you attend? (one sentence)
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If you have never attended, type n/a.
If you have attended at all, what is the greatest benefit you receive from your participation?
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If you have never attended, type n/a.
If you have attended at all, please share a particular class/subject that you attended and enjoyed. What made that class memorable?
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If you have never attended, type n/a.
If you do not attend, what would need to change for you to start attending?
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If you do attend, type n/a.
Whether or not you have attended, what is something you would like to see added/changed/improved about recent Adult Discipleship classes?
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Factors Affecting Involvement
What factors influence you when you choose to attend? Check all that apply.
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Topic is of interest
Enjoy learning from a particular leader
General interest in being involved
Someone personally invited me to attend
Other
Optional explanation for any of your above responses:
Looking at the list above, please prioritize the factors that MOST influence you when you choose to attend. (Note: the numbers will adjust as you move the choices up or down.)
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What factors influence you when you choose NOT to attend? Check all that apply.
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Topic is not of interest
Don't enjoy learning from a particular leader
Unsure of what to expect or if I could follow the discussion
Other church involvement
Prefer to use the time to go out for coffee/food
Prefer to use the time to go shopping or run errands
Other
Optional explanation for any of your above responses:
Looking at the list above, please prioritize the factors that MOST influence you when you choose NOT to attend. (Note: the numbers will adjust as you move the choices up or down.)
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Topics
We try to cover 5 topic areas among the classes we offer. Please rank these in order of preference/interest in attending. (Note: the numbers will adjust as you move the choices up or down.)
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What additional areas/topics/resources would you like to suggest?
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Do you prefer to participate in classes that suggest reading material before each class?
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No – I just want to show up and discuss.
Sure – but only if it’s just a few pages.
Yes – I like to read several pages or a chapter of a book and come ready to discuss what I’ve read.
Other
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Logistics
What type of class structure appeals to you? Check all that apply.
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Lecture (leader speaks; participants listen and may respond to leader’s questions)
Discussion (leader provides prompts/questions; participants respond to leader and one another)
Video-Based (watch a video segment, leader provides prompts/questions; participants respond to leader and one another)
Group sharing (leader prompts are minimal; most of class time is participants sharing stories/experiences)
Conversation (no lesson, just fellowship time to get to know each another)
Activity (participants engage in active discipleship through service projects such as writing cards/letters, packing snack bags, etc)
Other
What is your ideal format for participating?
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In person
Hybrid (some people are in person, others are on zoom)
Zoom (everyone is on zoom)
What class size do you find most appealing? Check all that apply.
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Fewer than 10
10-19
20-29
30 or more
Optional explanation for any of your above responses:
What class location do you find most appealing? Check all that apply.
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Great Hall
Lounge
Library
Patio
Confirmation Room
Chapel
Other
Optional explanation for any of your above responses:
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Timing, Leadership
Are Sunday mornings the best time for you to attend Adult Discipleship classes? If not, please list 2-3 suggestions for alternative days and times.
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Yes – Sunday mornings work best for me.
Other
Classes have consistently been offered from September – May between services for several years. Lately, we are also experimenting with a class in June. Please indicate if you have interest in attending classes during these specific times in summer. Check all that apply.
9am (before 10am worship)
11am (after 10am worship)
June
July
August
Would you like to be more involved in Adult Discipleship opportunities? If you answer yes to any of these, please share your name at the end of the survey or email Pastor Karol so we can follow up!
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Yes, I’m willing to be part of the committee that decides what is offered, but I don’t want to lead a class.
Yes, I’m willing to be an occasional leader using a lesson/guide provided to me, but I am not interested in deciding what is offered.
Yes, I’m willing to be part of the committee and an occasional leader!
No, but everyone currently involved is doing an amazing job!
No.
Please offer any additional comments you would like to share.
Age range
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18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
Gender
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Male
Female
Other
Full Name (Optional)
First Name
Last Name
Email (Optional)
example@example.com
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