Congregational Strategic Pathways Survey
Guiding Our Future Together. Anonymous survey for members/participants of Zion, Our Savior’s, Pilgrim, and Concordia Lutheran Churches in Superior to help leadership understand priorities, strengths, and sustainable next steps.
General & Congregational Background
Which congregation do you currently consider your primary church home?
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Concordia Lutheran Church
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Zion Lutheran Church
How long have you been a member or participant at your church?
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Less than 2 years
2-5 years
6-15 years
16+ years
Age group
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Under 18
18–34
35–54
55–70
71+
Worship attendance frequency (in-person or online)
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Multiple times a week
Weekly
2–3 times a month
Once a month
Holidays/Occasionally
Ministries, Worship & Congregational Life
Rank the worship elements in order of importance (1 = Most Important)
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What other Church services types have you experienced?
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Traditional Service
Contemporary Service
Saturday Service
Wednesday Night Service
Sunday Night Service
None of these
Other
Which active ministries/programs are vital to keep?
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Sunday School / Youth Ministry / Confirmation
Bible Study & Adult Faith Formation
Local Community Outreach & Food Ministries
Music Programs (Choir, Praise Team, Handbells)
Senior Services & Pastoral Care Visiting
Women’s / Men’s Fellowship Groups
Stewardship & Financial Realities
Current financial support method
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Regular weekly/monthly offering
Occasional/seasonal giving
Special campaign or building fund gifts
Non-financial / Volunteer time only
Stewardship support methods
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Music (Choir, Bell Choir, Instrumental Performances)
Youth involvement (Sunday School, Confirmation or other your groups)
Fellowship (after service coffee, Easter/Christmas Dinners, etc)
Church Service Involvement (Readings, Ushering, etc.)
UWS Partnership, CASDA, Food Shelf, and other non-profits
Other
If the four churches combine resources or merge into a restructured, single or dual congregation, how would your financial giving likely change?
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I would likely increase my giving to support a stronger single church.
My giving would remain the same.
My giving would decrease.
I would stop giving / redirect my giving elsewhere.
Unsure at this time.
Facilities, Location & Accessibility
If a consolidation results in a change of worship location, how far are you willing to drive to attend services within Superior?
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Distance does not matter as long as it stays within the Superior area.
Up to 10 minutes / 5 miles
Up to 20 minutes / 10 miles
I would prefer not to change my current location under any circumstances.
When considering a worship building, which physical features are non-negotiable for you? (Select all that apply)
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Complete physical accessibility (elevators, ramps, accessible restrooms)
Adequate and convenient parking lot space
Adequate fellowship hall/kitchen space
Air conditioning and modern climate control
Dedicated education classrooms / nursery facilities
Strategic Vision & Openness to Change
Rank in order which outcomes do you believe are best for the future of Lutheran ministry in Superior?
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Rank in order your biggest concerns or fears about a potential church merger or building closure
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Rank in order your biggest hopes if the congregations join forces
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Additional comments you would like to share.
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