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1. All Church Survey 2015 Faith Covenant Church – All Church Survey Results Congregational Report 5/28/2015 Thank you to everyone who participated in the All Church Survey! The church Council and I have taken the time to review your responses and to do an initial analysis by grouping responses into similar categories. These categories are intended to give us a better understanding of the broader issues identified within the survey results. Within each section of the report, the categories that received the most responses are listed first, essentially creating a prioritized list of responses for each survey question. There are two versions of the survey results included in this report. The first version (pp. 23) is a “Summary Analysis” that only includes the grouped categories and the number of responses attributed to each category. The “Summary Analysis” is intended to give us a simple, “ataglance” view of the survey results. The second version (pp. 430) is a “Detailed Analysis” that includes the specific responses that were given for each question. We have edited the detailed responses in an attempt to keep the answers brief and clear. In the editing process, we have worked hard to faithfully represent the clear intent of each answer given. Please review this report and let us know if you have any questions about the process or the results. The next step will be to take these results into our Focus Group discussions. Focus Groups are currently being scheduled and there will be opportunities for everyone to participate. In these discussions, we will be seeking to understand what these results mean for us as a church. We will work for greater understanding about each identified category and we will be exploring the question of what these results tell us about who we are and where we are going. Thank you, again, for your patience and your participation. The results of this survey, and the subsequent conversations that will follow, are a great step forward in helping us to gain PERSPECTIVE on our church. As we have said, healthy PERSPECTIVE is what will allow us to find greater FOCUS and, ultimately, lead to healthy and missional ACTION. We are excited about achieving this first step and enthusiastically anticipate the conversations ahead. Pastor Kurt & the Church Council

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Faith  Covenant  Church  –  All  Church  Survey  Results  

Congregational  Report    5/28/2015    Thank  you  to  everyone  who  participated  in  the  All  Church  Survey!    The  church  Council  and  I  have  taken  the  time  to  review  your  responses  and  to  do  an  initial  analysis  by  grouping  responses  into  similar  categories.  These  categories  are  intended  to  give  us  a  better  understanding  of  the  broader  issues  identified  within  the  survey  results.  Within  each  section  of  the  report,  the  categories  that  received  the  most  responses  are  listed  first,  essentially  creating  a  prioritized  list  of  responses  for  each  survey  question.      There  are  two  versions  of  the  survey  results  included  in  this  report.      The  first  version  (pp.  2-­‐3)  is  a  “Summary  Analysis”  that  only  includes  the  grouped  categories  and  the  number  of  responses  attributed  to  each  category.  The  “Summary  Analysis”  is  intended  to  give  us  a  simple,  “at-­‐a-­‐glance”  view  of  the  survey  results.    The  second  version  (pp.  4-­‐30)  is  a  “Detailed  Analysis”  that  includes  the  specific  responses  that  were  given  for  each  question.  We  have  edited  the  detailed  responses  in  an  attempt  to  keep  the  answers  brief  and  clear.  In  the  editing  process,  we  have  worked  hard  to  faithfully  represent  the  clear  intent  of  each  answer  given.    Please  review  this  report  and  let  us  know  if  you  have  any  questions  about  the  process  or  the  results.    The  next  step  will  be  to  take  these  results  into  our  Focus  Group  discussions.  Focus  Groups  are  currently  being  scheduled  and  there  will  be  opportunities  for  everyone  to  participate.  In  these  discussions,  we  will  be  seeking  to  understand  what  these  results  mean  for  us  as  a  church.  We  will  work  for  greater  understanding  about  each  identified  category  and  we  will  be  exploring  the  question  of  what  these  results  tell  us  about  who  we  are  and  where  we  are  going.    Thank  you,  again,  for  your  patience  and  your  participation.  The  results  of  this  survey,  and  the  subsequent  conversations  that  will  follow,  are  a  great  step  forward  in  helping  us  to  gain  PERSPECTIVE  on  our  church.  As  we  have  said,  healthy  PERSPECTIVE  is  what  will  allow  us  to  find  greater  FOCUS  and,  ultimately,  lead  to  healthy  and  missional  ACTION.  We  are  excited  about  achieving  this  first  step  and  enthusiastically  anticipate  the  conversations  ahead.    -­‐  Pastor  Kurt  &  the  Church  Council

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Summary  Analysis  Grouped  “categories”  only,  with  the  number  of  responses  attributed  to  each  category.    • 311  EMAIL  INVITATIONS  /  149  RESONDANTS  • 171  UNRESPONDED  • +  9  PAPER  SURVEYS  SUBMITTED  

 DEMOGRAPHIC  INFORMATION:    

1.  What  is  your  gender?  144  ANSWERED;  5  SKIPPED    • Male         27.78%  • Female         72.22%  

 

2.  What  is  your  age?  143  ANSWERED;  6  SKIPPED    • 14  to  18       0%  • 19  to  24       .7%  • 25  to  34       4.9%  • 35  to  44       11.19%  • 45  to  54       19.58%  • 55  to  64       29.37%  • 65  to  74       21.68%  • 75+       12.59%  

 

3.  How  long  have  you  attended  Faith  Covenant  Church?  142  ANSWERED;  7  SKIPPED    • Less  than  1  year     11.27%  • 1  to  2  years     5.63%  • 3  to  5  years     16.20%  • 5  to  10  years     14.79%  • More  than  10  years     52.11%  

 CHURCH  OVERVIEW:    

4.  In  your  opinion,  what  are  the  core  strengths  of  Faith  Covenant  Church?  113  ANSWERED;  45  SKIPPED    

• BIBLICALLY  BASED  (51)  • FRIENDLY  &  WELCOMING  FAMILY  (33)  • GOD  FOCUSED  –  CHRIST  CENTERED  (28)  • GENEROUS  MISSION  &  OUTREACH,  LOCAL  &  GLOBAL  (22)  

• COMPASSIONATE  &  CARING  (19)  • SOLID  CORE  OF  DEDICATED  PEOPLE  (20)  • COMMITTED  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  CLASSES,  &  TEACHING  (16)  

• STAFF  LEADERSHIP  (16)  • YOUTH  MINISTRY  (11)  • CHILDREN’S  MINISTRY  (10)  

   • STRONG  COUNCIL  LEADERSHIP  (10)  • COMMITMENT  TO  PERSONAL  DISCIPLESHIP  (9)  • MULTI-­‐GENERATIONAL  (9)  • FINANCIAL  STABILITY  &  RESPONSIBILITY  (8)  • WILLING  SERVANTS  (7)  • WORSHIP  SERVICES  (6)  • CHURCH  FACILITIES  (5)  • EVANGELICAL  COVENANT  DENOMINATION  (3)  • PRAYER  (2)  • SIZE  OF  THE  CHURCH  (2)  

   5.  What  would  you  say  are  the  biggest  issues  needing  to  be  addressed  at  Faith  Covenant  Church?      98  ANSWERED;  51  SKIPPED    • VISION  &  MISSION  (18)  • WORSHIP  (16)  • GREATER  SENSE  OF  COMMUNITY  (15)  • STAFFING  (14)  • SUNDAY  SCHOOL/EDUCATION/TRAINING  (14)  • CHURCH  OUTREACH  &  GROWTH  (10)  • YOUTH  &  CHILDREN  (8)  • SECOND  SERVICE  WORSHIP  (8)  • COMMUNICATION  (7)  • DON’T  SEE  ANY  BIG  ISSUES  (5)  • MISSIONS  (5)  • DISCIPLESHIP  (5)  • ORGANIZATIONAL  STRUCTURE  (4)  • FACILITIES  (4)  • STEWARDSHIP  &  FINANCES  (4)  

   6.  What  do  you  see  as  the  biggest  opportunities  for  ministry  in  the  area  around  Faith  Covenant  Church  –  in  our  local  city  or  region? 96  ANSWERED;  53  SKIPPED    • HOMELESS,  POOR  &  COMMUNITY  NEEDS  (36)  • LOCAL  SCHOOL  INVOLVEMENT  (24)  • LOCAL  COMMUNITY  CONNECTIONS  &  CHURCH  PROMOTION  (20)  

• CHURCH  GROWTH  &  EVANGELISM  (14)  • CHILDREN,  YOUTH  &  FAMILIES  (11)  • RECOVERY  &  SUPPORT  MINISTRIES  (10)  • DISCIPLESHIP  &  CARE  (8)  • SENIORS  MINISTRY  (8)  • PARTNERING  WITH  OTHER  ORGANIZATIONS  (5)  • ETHNIC  &  IMMIGRANT  MINISTRY  (3)  • SMALL  GROUPS  (3)  • VISION  &  MISSION  (1)  • MISSIONS  (1)  

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 7.  What  would  you  say  are  the  top  priorities  that  Faith  Covenant  Church  should  focus  on  as  we  seek  to  participate  in  God's  mission  in  the  world?  94  ANSWERED;  55  SKIPPED    • LOCAL  &  GLOBAL  MISSIONS,  EVANGELISM  (52)  • DISCIPLESHIP  WITHIN  THE  CHURCH  (30)  • VISION  &  MISSION  (16)  • PRAYER  (7)  • SUPPORT  MINISTRIES  (3)  • CHURCH  GROWTH  &  EVANGELISM  (3)  • WILLINGNESS  TO  CHANGE  (2)  

 PERSONAL  INVOLVEMENT:    8.  In  which  of  the  current  types  of  ministry  at  Faith  Covenant  Church  do  you  actively  participate?  109  ANSWERED;  40  SKIPPED    

• Attend  Worship  Services  –                98.17%  

• Attend  Adult  Sunday  School  Classes  –              37.61%  

• Serve  on  at  least  one  Ministry  Team    –              50.46%  

• Participate  in  a  mid-­‐week  group  or  Bible  Study  –            55.96%  

• Participate  in  a  mid-­‐week  social  or  athletic  activity  –  5.50%  

 9.  Do  you  feel  your  life  experience,  skills,  and  spiritual  gifts  are  being  used  at  Faith  Covenant  Church?  106  ANSWERED;  43  SKIPPED    

• Absolutely  –         22.64%  • Most  of  the  Time  –       31.13%  • Some  of  the  Time  –       33.96%  • Not  at  all  –         12.26%  

 

 10.  Is  there  something  you  are  passionate  about  that  the  church  is  not  already  doing  and  that  you’d  be  willing  to  help  make  happen?  If  so,  what  is  it?  38  ANSWERED;  111  SKIPPED    • SMALL  GROUPS  /  SUPPORT  GROUPS  (7)  • OUTREACH  &  EVANGELISM  (7)  • MISSION  TRIPS  (3)  • HOSPITALITY  (3)  • TEACHING  /  TRAINING  (4)  • SYSTEMS  (3)  • SUPPORT  &  ENCOURAGEMENT  (3)  • OUTDOOR  ACTIVITIES  (CAMPING/OUTINGS)  (1)  

 11.  What  is  your  preferred  way  to  receive  communication  about  church  events,  schedules,  and  updates?  111  ANSWERED;  38  SKIPPED    

• Email  (such  as  Lifeline)  –                        92.79%  

• Bulletin  (on  Sunday  mornings)  –                      67.57%  

• Mail  (in  my  mailbox)  –                        11.71%  

• Website  (that  I  can  see  anytime  I  have  questions)  –    41.44%  

• Facebook  (or  other  social  media)  –                      13.51%  

• None  of  the  above  –                            0.00%  

 12.  Please  offer  any  additional  thoughts  or  comments  you  feel  would  be  helpful  in  our  conversation: 42  ANSWERED;  107  SKIPPED    • THANK  YOU!  • WORSHIP  • VISION  &  MISSION  • STAFFING  • PRAYER

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Detailed  Analysis  Grouped  “categories”  including  the  detailed  responses  attributed  to  each  category.    

• 311  EMAIL  INVITATIONS  

• 149  RESONDANTS  

• 171  UNRESPONDED  

• +  9  PAPER  SURVEYS  SUBMITTED  

DEMOGRAPHIC  INFORMATION:  

1.  What  is  your  gender?  144  ANSWERED;  5  SKIPPED      • Male         27.78%  

• Female         72.22%    2.  What  is  your  age?  143  ANSWERED;  6  SKIPPED      • 14  to  18       0%  

• 19  to  24       .7%  

• 25  to  34       4.9%  

• 35  to  44       11.19%  

• 45  to  54       19.58%  

• 55  to  64       29.37%  

• 65  to  74       21.68%  

• 75+         12.59%  

   

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 3.  How  long  have  you  attended  Faith  Covenant  Church?  142  ANSWERED;  7  SKIPPED      • Less  than  1  year     11.27%  

• 1  to  2  years     5.63%  

• 3  to  5  years     16.20%  

• 5  to  10  years     14.79%  

• More  than  10  years   52.11%  

   

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CHURCH  OVERVIEW:  

4.  In  your  opinion,  what  are  the  core  strengths  of  Faith  Covenant  Church?  113  ANSWERED;  45  SKIPPED      BIBLICALLY  BASED  (51)    

1. Biblically  Based  Classes  2. Bible  based  3. Bible  based  4. Preaching  scripture  honestly  5. Bible  based  teaching  6. Teaching  from  scriptures  7. Bible  based  church  8. Preaching  the  Bible  for  today’s  world  9. Keep  God’s  Word  in  and  out  of  service  10. Bible  Based  11. God  and  the  Word  is  the  main  focus  12. Bible  based  teaching  13. Believing  &  teaching  that  the  Bible  is  the  inerrant  Word  of  God  14. Committed  to  teaching  &  preaching  the  Word  of  God  15. Bible  led  sermons  16. Following  the  teachings  of  the  Bible  17. Bible  based  18. Scripture  based  19. We  follow  the  Bible  20. Sermons  based  on  the  Bible  21. Congregational  agreement  on  abiding  by  the  inspired  Word  of  God  22. Biblical  foundation  23. Bible  believing  24. Biblically  based  25. Preaching  the  Word  from  the  Bible  26. Solid  Bible  teaching  27. Teaching  the  teachings  of  Christ  and  the  whole  Bible  28. Preaching  the  Word  of  God  29. Sunday  messages  out  of  the  Bible  30. Preaching  from  the  Bible  31. Bible  based  in  all  we  do  32. Teaching  from  the  scriptures  33. Bible  based  with  message  on  Sunday  based  on  Scripture  34. Bible  based  35. Study  the  Bible  36. Strong  biblical  foundation  in  sermons,  classes,  and  activities  37. Biblical  teaching  38. Belief  in  the  Bible  as  the  true  Word  of  God  39. Our  faith  in  the  Bible  40. We  are  committed  to  be  a  biblically  based  church  41. Following  God’s  Word  42. Teaching  from  the  Bible  43. Bible  based  

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44. Believes  the  inerrancy  of  the  Bible  45. Preaching  the  Gospels  46. A  conservative,  biblical  view  on  how  we  serve  Jesus  47. Using  a  Bible  verse  for  each  message  48. Core  beliefs  49. Bible  based  50. Biblically  based  51. Our  unity  to  the  Word  of  God,  standing  firm  on  His  Word  

 FRIENDLY  &  WELCOMING  FAMILY  (33)    

1. Welcoming  2. Friendly  3. Togetherness  4. Fellowship  5. Welcoming  6. Friendly  7. All  are  welcome  8. Friendly  9. Upbeat  10. Like  a  family  11. Church  has  a  welcoming  nature  12. Feels  like  family  13. Genuinely  welcoming  people  14. Feels  like  family  15. Friendly  environment  16. General  friendliness  17. Family  18. Friendly  19. Friendliness  of  the  people  20. Tolerance  for  others  21. Non-­‐judgmental  attitude  of  most  people  22. Fellowship  23. Strong  family  relationship  24. Community  25. People  were  very  welcoming  when  I  first  visited  26. Community  27. Family  28. Welcoming  29. Relationships  30. Welcoming  31. Welcoming  and  comfortable  atmosphere  32. Community  33. Community  

 GOD  FOCUSED  –  CHRIST  CENTERED  (28)    

1. Christ  centered  2. God  centered  congregation  3. Focus  on  Jesus’  presence  and  power  4. A  heart  for  God  5. Faith  of  the  congregation  

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6. Faith  in  Jesus  Christ  as  Lord  &  Savior  7. We  listen  to  God  and  try  to  follow  His  leading  (e.g.  Leaving  our  denomination  was  a  long,  well-­‐prayed-­‐out  

journey)  8. Commitment  to  faith  9. Continually  striving  to  figure  out  God’s  plan  for  us  and  then  doing  His  plan  10. Christ  focused  11. Faith  in  God  12. Love  of  Jesus  13. Christ  centered  14. Wishes  to  serve  our  God  15. Strong  in  the  faith  of  Jesus  Christ  and  his  teachings  16. Strong  core  belief  statement  17. Faith  in  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  18. A  firm  foundation  centered  on  Jesus  Christ  19. God  led  20. Belief  in  Jesus  Christ  21. Trying  to  hear  God’s  voice  22. Our  faith  in  God  23. Love  of  God  24. Faith  25. Seeking  relationship  with  God  26. Believers  who  really  love  the  Lord  as  demonstrated  by  their  kindness  toward  others  27. Follow  the  Holy  Spirit  28. Members  dedicated  to  serving  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  

 GENEROUS  IN  MISSION  &  OUTREACH  –  LOCAL  &  GLOBAL  (22)    

1. Opportunities  to  use  our  gifts  and  reach  the  community  2. Neighborhood  focus  3. Opportunities  to  bring  about  change  4. Focused  on  strengthening  the  community  around  us  through  outreach  (VBS,  DIVE,  Helping  Hands,  Daffodil  

Elementary,  and  being  involved  in  the  community)  5. Connection  to  our  local  community  6. Community  centered  7. We  have  as  very  generous  congregation  that  cares  about  the  community  and  the  world,  and  gives  freely  

to  help.  8. Involved  in  the  local  community  9. Support  to  the  community  10. Love  for  each  other  and  our  community  based  on  the  love  of  God  for  us  11. Outreach  to  community  12. Outreach  13. Outreach  to  share  Christ  with  our  world  

 14. Mission  focus  15. The  mission  work  16. Missional  programs  17. Supporting  missions  18. Mission  –  local  and  global  19. Reach  out  in  missions  –  locally  and  globally  20. Mission  outreach  21. A  mission-­‐minded  desire  to  serve  others  22. Mission  

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COMPASSIONATE  &  CARING  (19)    

1. Caring  2. Show  of  Love  3. Meeting  people’s  needs  4. Caring  &  Loving  5. Support  given  to  members  6. We  love  our  people  7. Committed  to  each  other  8. Compassionate  people  9. Supportive  congregation  10. Loving,  caring  11. Loves  one  another  12. Hospitality  13. By  far  the  most  loving  and  kind,  Christ-­‐like  I  have  experienced.  14. A  loving  environment  15. Loving  16. People  love  each  other  17. Compassion  18. Believers  who  really  love  the  Lord  as  demonstrated  by  their  kindness  toward  others  19. Love  for  each  other  and  our  community  based  on  the  love  of  God  for  us  

 SOLID  CORE  OF  DEDICATED  PEOPLE  (20)    

1. Core  of  dedicated  people  2. People  who  want  to  do  what  is  right  3. The  people  4. A  solid  foundation  to  build  upon  5. A  core  group  of  strong  believers  6. Dedicated  and  resilient  people  7. People  willing  to  change  but  are  long  on  tradition,  as  well  8. The  people  9. The  people  10. Lay  leadership  –  spirit  led  for  the  most  part  11. We  are  dedicated  to  the  success  of  our  church  12. Members  who  have  remained  through  all  the  changes  and  committed  to  make  the  church  grow  and  

thrive  13. Members  14. Faithful  members  15. People  16. Perseverance  17. The  congregation  18. Previously  being  a  community  with  little  to  no  controversy  (prior  to  all  the  changes  in  the  last  2-­‐3  years  –  

not  sure  of  the  status  now?)  19. The  people  20. Our  unity  as  a  congregation  

 COMMITTED  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  CLASSES,  &  TEACHING  (16)    

1. Small  Groups  2. Study  groups  3. Classes  and  spiritual  support  and  growth  opportunities  offered  for  many  ages  [except  college  age  which,  I  

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think,  larger  churches  than  FCC  can  provide  better]  4. Adult  classes  5. Critical  Thinking  6. Biblically  literate  people  with  a  lot  of  gifted  teachers  7. Bible  studies  with  rich  fellowship  and  commitment  to  pursue  Christ  8. Strong  Men’s  ministry  and  study  groups  9. Biblically  Based  Classes  10. Bible  Teaching  11. Biblical  education  12. Bible  Study  13. Bible  Teaching  14. Committed  to  knowing  the  Bible  15. Bible  based  teaching  16. Dedication  to  studying  the  Word  of  God  

 STAFF  LEADERSHIP  (16)    

1. The  Staff  2. Staff  Leadership  –  The  Pastor  &  Staff  3. Blessed  pastors  4. Excellent  staff  5. Outstanding  staff  6. Blessed  with  exceptional  leadership  from  our  pastors  7. Talented  staff  8. Great  staff  9. Great  support  staff  10. Terrific  staff  11. We  have  a  good  staff  committed  to  the  success  of  our  church  12. We  have  a  great  new  lead  pastor  13. Church  secretary  who  keeps  things  running  smoothly  14. Staff  15. Pastor  is  a  gifted  speaker,  thinker,  and  visionary  16. Continuity  &  Longevity  of  staff  

 YOUTH  MINISTRY  (11)    

1. Youth  Ministry  led  with  enthusiasm  2. Our  High  school  youth  director  3. High  School  Youth  Program  4. Youth  Program  5. Youth  Ministry  6. Great  youth  program  with  terrific  leaders  7. Youth  ministry  8. Excellent  youth  program  9. Strong  youth  programs  10. Youth  ministries  11. How  involved  the  youth  is  

 CHILDREN’S  MINISTRY  (10)    

1. Children’s  Ministry  led  with  enthusiasm  2. Kids  ministry  

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3. Children  are  important  4. Children’s  ministry  5. Children’s  programs  have  been  great  6. Children’s  ministry  7. Children’s  ministry  8. Children’s  ministry  9. Children’s  ministry  10. Children’s  ministry  

 STRONG  COUNCIL  LEADERSHIP  (10)    

1. Council  Leadership  2. A  dedicated  Council  who  work  together  to  hear  from  God  in  order  to  serve  &  guide  the  congregation  in  

doing  His  will.  3. Church  leaders  listen  to  God  4. Strong  members  on  Council  5. Teamwork  and  leadership  to  keep  us  all  close  to  Christ  6. A  strong  leadership  team  7. Leadership  8. Leaders  committed  to  the  growth  of  the  people  9. Creative  ideas  are  always  welcome  10. The  leadership  –  always  looking  to  help,  change,  and  improve  

 COMMITMENT  TO  PERSONAL  DISCIPLESHIP  (9)    

1. A  commitment  to  personal  discipleship  2. Drawing  others  into  a  relationship  with  Jesus  3. Strong  faith  in  the  value  of  God’s  church  and  what  it  represents  4. Continue  to  develop  and  equip  people  to  serve  God  in  their  gifts  and  calling  5. A  church  committed  to  making  Jesus  known  and  strengthening  others’  relationship  and  walk  with  Him.  6. Many  Opportunities  to  grow,  learn,  and  serve  7. Follow  and  practice  the  2  great  commandments  8. Having  people  follow  and  believe  in  God,  Jesus,  and  the  Holy  Spirit  9. Discipled  believers  actively  serving  in  varied  ministries  

 MULTI-­‐GENERATIONAL  (9)    

1. Diversity  of  ages  2. Inter-­‐generational  3. Family  oriented  4. Members  reflect  broad  age  range  5. Inter-­‐generational  6. Valuing  people  of  all  ages  7. Involving  all  ages  8. Inter-­‐generational  9. All  ages  

 FINANCIAL  STABILITY  &  RESPONSIBILITY  (8)    

1. Financial  stability,  great  money  management  2. Finances  3. Financially  stable  

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4. Debt  free  and  balanced  budget  5. Strong  financial  resources  with  strong  givers  6. We  are  a  giving  church,  when  serious  needs  arise  7. Generous  8. Fiscally  prudent  

 WILLING  SERVANTS  (7)    

1. Willing  servants  2. Willing  volunteers  3. Willing  volunteers  4. Service  5. Service  6. Service  7. Believers  actively  serving  

 WORSHIP  SERVICES  (6)    

1. Worship  2. Services  are  a  nice  balance  of  songs  of  praise  and  a  sermon  3. Different  kinds  of  music  each  week  4. Worship  5. Worship  6. Good  music  

 CHURCH  FACILITIES  (5)    

1. Nice  church  facilities  2. Facilities  3. Great  buildings  and  facilities  thanks  to  the  sacrifice  of  so  many  over  the  years  4. Facilities  5. Location  in  the  community  

 EVANGELICAL  COVENANT  DENOMINATION  (3)    

1. Alignment  with  Evangelical  Covenant  –  it’s  values  and  support  2. Belonging  to  the  Evangelical  Covenant  3. Fairly  Smooth  transition  from  Presbyterian  to  Covenant  

 PRAYER  (2)    

1. Prayer  2. Prayer  support  in  every  group  I  work  with  

 SIZE  OF  THE  CHURCH  (2)    

1. Small  Church  2. Smaller  church  where  people  still  know  each  other,  easier  to  build  relationships  here  

     

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GENERAL  THOUGHTS    

1. Communication  1. Our  Rich  History  1. No  politics  from  the  pulpit  or  the  people  

 5.  What  would  you  say  are  the  biggest  issues  needing  to  be  addressed  at  Faith  Covenant  Church?      98  ANSWERED;  51  SKIPPED      VISION  &  MISSION  (18)    

1. Fragmented  purpose,  diluted  focus.    Leftover  culture  of  top-­‐down  leadership.  2. A  clear  and  actionable  mission  and  vision  statement  could  be  a  way  to  clarify  Faith  Covenant’s  message.  3. Establishment  of  the  church  vision,  mission  and  strategy.  4. Being  healthy/missional.  5. Don’t  change  for  change  sake.    Know  what  you  are  trying  to  accomplish.  6. Keep  focus  on  Christ,  not  on  programs.  7. Church  family  doesn’t  know  how  to  deal  with  change.  8. Achieving  a  church-­‐wide  vision.  9. Leadership.  10. Develop  a  common  vision    for  forward  motion.  11. Lovingly  approach  change  and  decide  which  changes  are  really  important.  12. A  long  range  plan  for  providing  pastoral  care.  13. Vision  is  still  unclear.  14. Transition  with  the  church.  15. Clear  vision.  16. Find  and  follow  God’s  plan.    Continue  to  clarify  roles.  17. Continue  to  persevere  in  not  letting  the  culture  change  core  beliefs.  18. Seek  a  balance  between  seeking  new  members  and  our  current  longer  term  members.  

 WORSHIP  (16)    

1. Want  more  study  of  books  of  the  Bible,  less  topical.  2. I  want  to  know  the  stories,  joy  and  struggles  of  those  in  the  pew  next  to  me.  3. More  of  word  and  scriptures  to  be  shared.  4. Basic  structure  for  Sunday  services.    Ushering/greeting  –  what  to  do  if  serious  situation  occurs.  5. Take  a  strong  stand  on  challenging  issues  from  the  pulpit.  6. Would  like  to  see  youth  directly  involved  in  worship  more.  7. We  need  a  strong  worship  leader.  8.  Try  to  satisfy  to  the  older  members  in  worship  style  while  drawing  new  people  through  a  more  update  

worship  style.  9. More  preaching  on  specific  books  of  the  Bible.  10. Having  a  welcoming  feel  in  worship.  11. Worship  Team  lagging.  12. I  am  not  a  worship  music  person,  but  prefer  listening  to  the  message.    However  the  music  needs  to  

improve.  13. Better  worship  music  with  specific  direction.  14. Music  

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15. At  healing  service,  didn’t  seem  folks  expected  the  miraculous.  16. Opportunities  for  deeper  healing/prayer  services.  

 GREATER  SENSE  OF  COMMUNITY  (15)    

1. Connecting  the  people  of  1st  and  2nd  services.    Consider  more  prayer  with  training.  2. Following  up  with  the  needs  of  members.  3. Reaching  others  outside  our  regular  attenders.  4. More  involvement  by  all  in  serving  the  church  and  others.  5. A  senior  group  to  meet  for  a  meal  and  speaker  once  per  month  at  church.  6. Ministering  to  members  and  community.  7. Seeking  to  meet  the  needs  and  wants  of  all  ages.  8. Cliques.  9. Community.  10. More  involvement  from  the  congregation.  11. Opportunities  for  families  to  connect  and  support  one  another.  12. More  opportunities  to  connect  with  others.  13. Need  more  members  to  participate.  14. We  do  not  do  a  very  good  job  of  serving  young  adults.  15. Helping  everyone  in  our  own  church.  

 STAFFING  (14)    

1. Concerns  about  staff  not  being  fully  qualified  and/or  overworked.  2. Need  an  associate  pastor.  3. With  Pastor  Bill  leaving,  concerned  about  current  staff  being  overloaded.  4. Staffing  for  future  quality  care  of  all  ages  and  for  the  community.  5. The  need  for  an  associate  pastor.  6. Concerns  over  staff  performance.  7. We  need  to  replace  Pastor  Bill’s  role  with  another  pastor.  8. Lead  pastor  needs  to  identify  himself  as  such,  being  too  cautious.  9. An  assistant  pastor  to  share  the  load.  10. Miss  having  a  devoted  music  director.  11. Need  a  replacement  for  Pastor  Donna  when  she  leaves.  12. What  to  do  about  discipleship  training  with  Pastor  Bill  gone.  13. After  Pastor  Donna  leaves,  there  will  be  an  unfilled  area  of  pastoral  care.  14. Greg  should  move  to  full  time  worship  leadership.  

 SUNDAY  SCHOOL/EDUCATION/TRAINING  (14)    

1. Establish  a  FCC  University.  2. Why  do  all  Sunday  school  and  Bible  studies  stop  in  the  summer?  3. Need  to  offer  good  adult  Sunday  school  classes.  4. Fearlessly  address  cultural  issues.  5. Adult  Sunday  school  a  little  dry.    Would  like  more  interaction.  6. More  resources  for  specific  needs  such  as  divorce  and  marriage  counseling.  7. Leadership/programs  for  women’s  ministry.  8. Not  well  attended.  9. Education.  10. More  weekly  “moms”  meetings.  11. Group  therapy  such  as  anxiety,  bereavement.  

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12. More  outreach  in  the  community  to  join  in  programs.  13.  More  “meaty”  classes.  14. Attendance  and  qualified  teachers.  

 CHURCH  OUTREACH  &  GROWTH  (10)    

1. Membership  growth.  2. It  would  be  nice  to  have  more  ways  for  new  people  to  be  assimilated.  3. Sharing  faith  with  the  unsaved.  4. Seek  to  reach  outside  the  church  more.  5. Outreach.  6. Bringing  people  in  and  bringing  people  back.  7. Outreach.  8. Bringing  new  people  to  church.  9. Outreach  to  younger  folks  to  keep  growing.  10. We  need  younger  people  in  church.  

 YOUTH  &  CHILDREN  (8)    

1. Mentoring  and  bringing  in  younger  people  to  the  church.  2. Teaching  kids/youth  to  defend  the  faith.  3. Youth  outreach  community  involvement.  4. Youth  ministry  needs  more  direction.  5. Youth  programs.  6. Keeping  youth  involved  after  high  school.  7. Something  for  the  college/high  school  graduates  to  do  so  they  don’t  lose  interest  in  the  church.  8. Programs  seem  to  repeating  themselves.    Need  new  things.  

 SECOND  SERVICE  WORSHIP  (8)    

1. Don’t  take  away  the  traditional  service  for  the  older  generation.  2. We  need  to  keep  the  traditional  service  traditional.  3. Keep  the  traditional  service  traditional  and  the  contemporary  service  contemporary.    Share  some  

elements  like  drama  sometimes.  4. Leaving  more  traditional  worship  style  congregants  in  the  dust  and  uncomfortable.  5. Traditional  music  for  traditional  church  service.  6. Children  during  second  service.  7. The  older  population  in  our  church  needs  to  have  a  service  which  meets  their  needs.  8. Traditional  service  has  ceased  to  be  a  traditional  service.  

 COMMUNICATION  (7)    

1. I  think  that  smoothing  out  communication  between  staff,  volunteers  both  internally  and  with  the  community.  

2. Not  necessarily  a  big  issue,  but  sometimes  we  don’t  communicate  well  within  the  church.  3. Improved  communications.  4. Communication.  5. Few  people  making  changes  without  communication  and  regard  to  those  affected.  6. Communication  between  leadership  and  laity.  7. Communications  between  staff,  council  and  members.  

 

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DON’T  SEE  ANY  BIG  ISSUES  (5)    

1. I  don’t  think  we  have  any  big  issues.  2. I  am  not  sure.  3. Not  sure.  4. Can’t  think  of  anything.  5. Don’t  see  any  big  issues.  

 MISSIONS  (5)    

1. Mission  trips  for  families.  2. Missions.    We  should  be  going  out.  3. Increasing  mission  spending  increasing  outreach.  4. More  church  supported  mission  trips.  5. Outreach  to  the  poor  

 DISCIPLESHIP  (5)    

1. Developing  members  who  serve  rather  than  simply  accept  service.  2. Get  more  people  involved  in  ministry.  3. faith  in  action  4. Discipleship  and  teaching  needs  to  be  integrated  into  church  practice.  5. Apathy.  

 ORGANIZATIONAL  STRUCTURE  (4)    

1. Council  needs  to  be  reorganized  into  smaller  leadership  teams.  2. Council  seems  too  large.  3. Consider  Council  members  not  chairing  committees  unless  within  their  gift  mix.  4. Too  many  committees.  

 FACILITIES  (4)    

1. Out  of  date  buildings  need  both  interior  and  exterior  upgrading.  2. North  parking  lot  needs  more  light.  3. Continue  to  improve  Sanctuary  to  include  sound.  4. To  make  listening  in  the  Sanctuary  a  priority  for  those  hard  of  hearing.  

 STEWARDSHIP  &  FINANCES  (4)  

1. Budgeting  problems.  2. Helping  people  to  realize  the  blessings  in  tithing.  3. Transparency  in  finances.  4. How  we  spend  our  money.  

 GENERAL  THOUGHTS      

1. A  little  bit  of  everything.  1. I  am  new  to  the  church.  

 

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6.  What  do  you  see  as  the  biggest  opportunities  for  ministry  in  the  area  around  Faith  Covenant  Church  –  in  our  local  city  or  region? 96  ANSWERED;  53  SKIPPED      HOMELESS,  POOR  &  COMMUNITY  NEEDS  (36)    

1. Assist  the  homeless  and  needy.  2. Helping  the  homeless  and  under-­‐privileged.  3. Empower  and  encourage  congregation  to  share  resources  with  those  in  need.  4. Equip  volunteers  to  provide  resource  ministry  to  needy.  5. Homeless  in  Sumner.  6. Helping  families  in  need.  7. Helping  the  needy  in  Sumner.  8. Student  homelessness.  9. Homeless  people.  10. Homeless.  11. I  think  we  are  very  attentive  to  the  local  needs.  12. Consider  assisting  with  “Freezing  Nights.”  13. Serve  the  poor.  14. DIVE  has  potential  to  help  focus  on  outreach.  15. Service  to  the  needy.  16. Like  church’s  involvement  both  locally  and  beyond.  17. Would  like  more  support  of  homeless  in  the  area.  18. Homeless  assistance.  19. Reaching  out  to  homeless.  20. Our  work  with  the  homeless  and  those  in  poverty.  21. Continue  involvement  with  the  Food  Bank.  22. Food  Bank.  23. Partner  with  community  groups  in  providing  services  to  those  in  need.  24. Become  involved  with  the  Food  Bank.  25. Become  involved  in  the  Sumner  Family  Center.  26. Help  with  the  needs  in  the  community.  27. Expanding  outreach  beyond  DIVE.  28. The  Big  Give.  29. We  should  focus  on  local,  then  beyond.  30. Preaching  to  Word  in  the  community  through  service  projects.  31. Show  God’s  love  through  action.  32. Pick  one  or  two  activities  as  the  focus  for  the  year  such  as  the  Food  Bank  and  Habitat  for  Humanity.  33. Food  and  Clothing  Banks.  34. Be  involved  in  the  Big  Give.  35. Lotsa  Helping  Hands.  36. Start  close  to  home,  then  branch  out.  

 LOCAL  SCHOOL  INVOLVEMENT  (24)    

1. Involvement  with  Daffodil  Valley  Elementary  and  other  Sumner  schools.  2. Local  schools  with  desire  to  attract  younger  people.  3. Continue  to  minister  at  Daffodil.  4. Love  how  we  are  connected  to  Daffodil.  5. Daffodil  ministry  as  outreach.  

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6. Encourage  more  to  be  involved  at  Daffodil.  7. Provide  mentoring.  8. Daffodil.  9. Children  at  Daffodil.  10. Ministry  with  local  children.  11. Student  mentoring  at  Daffodil.  12. Disadvantaged  children  at  Daffodil.  13. School  age  and  low  income  demographics.  14. Continue  outreach  Bill  started.  15. We  help  at  Daffodil,  but  can  do  more.  16. Consider  scholarships.  17. Increase  impact  in  and  around  the  schools.  18. Become  involved  with  the  schools.  19. Love  connection  with  Daffodil.  20. After  school  care/tutoring  at  church.  21. Adopting  schools  to  support.  22. Daffodil  Neighbors  in  Action.  23. Our  work  with  the  schools.  24. Community  relationship  connection  to  the  schools.  

 LOCAL  COMMUNITY  CONNECTIONS  &  CHURCH  PROMOTION  (20)    

1. Get  involved  with  downtown  organizations  and  events.  2. Network  with  City  of  Sumner.  3. Continued  community  activities.  4. Community  events.  5. Getting  involved  in  the  community.  6. Continue  to  be  involved  in  family  friendly  community  like  in  December.  7. Increase  involvement  in  local  community.  8. Get  into  the  community.  9. Expand  involvement  beyond  Santa  Day  parade  and  the  Taco  booth.  10. Be  involved/present  in  different  activities  in  the  Sumner  area.  11. Getting  involved  in  the  community.  12. Place  Faith  Covenant  Church’s  name  on  the  bus.  13. Have  the  lead  pastor  get  into  the  community.  14. Keep  name  in  public  at  parades  and  other  local  going-­‐ons.  15. People  know  where  the  Catholic  Church  is  located,  but  not  FCC.  16. Letting  people  know  about  us  while  sharing  Christ.  17. Be  present  at  community  activities  such  as  a  bike  race  with  a  FCC  banner  supporting  those  participating.  18. Consider  community  prayer  relay  with  other  churches.  19. Find  ways  for  people  to  learn  more  about  us  and  what  we  do.  20. Advertising  what  the  church  has  to  offer.  

 CHURCH  GROWTH  &  EVANGELISM  (14)    

1. Reach  out  with  personal  invitations.  2. Consider  outdoor  worship  in  the  summer  for  outreach.  3. Individuals  to  build  relationships  with  those  around  them.  4. Church  attendance.  5. Share  God’s  love  with  young  families.  6. Continued  outreach  to  the  lost.  

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7. Uniting  people  who  are  not  part  of  the  family.  8. Encourage  folks  to  see  their  neighborhoods  and  workplaces  as  ministry  areas.  9. Reaching  out  to  our  community.  10. Bring  more  to  faith  in  order  to  provide  greater  impact  to  the  surrounding  community.  11. Greater  outreach  in  inviting  people  to  visit.  12. Share  God’s  love.  13. More  outreach  ministries.  14. Share  Christ  in  all  activities  and  interactions.  

 CHILDREN,  YOUTH  &  FAMILIES  (11)    

1. Vacation  Bible  School  is  a  great  outreach  tool.  2. Continue  children  ministries.  3. Organize  programs  to  attract  the  younger  generation.  4. Provide  children  and  youth  programs  as  well  as  parenting  and  adult  programs.  5. Share  how  youth  are  involved  within  the  community.  6. More  community  involvement  for  teens.  7. Continue  outreach  to  youth  and  parents.  8. Bring  in  more  young  people.  9. Continue  to  promote  our  strong  youth  program.  10. Vacation  Bible  School.  11. Vacation  Bible  School.  

 RECOVERY  &  SUPPORT  MINISTRIES  (10)    

1. With  those  involved  with  sex  trafficking.  2. Support  for  grandparents  raising  grandchildren.  3. Provide  a  safe  place  for  those  seeking  recovery.  4. Prison  ministries.  5. Single  families.  6. MOPS.  7. Be  more  involved  in  ministering  to  families.  8. Financial  counseling.  9. Healthier  lifestyles.  10. Parenting  classes  possible  in  partnership  with  ECAP  or  local  schools.  

   DISCIPLESHIP  &  CARE  (8)    

1. Solid  Biblical  teaching,  authentic  caring  and  truthful  relationships.  2. Active  service  by  all  church  members.  3. Offer  a  place  where  Christ  is  preached,  Word  honored  and  interested  people  welcomed.  4. Becoming  a  center  for  personal  growth.  5. Need  someone  to  lead  women’s  and  college  age  ministries.  6. Stephen  Ministry.  7. Take  care  of  our  own  as  well  as  world  mission.  8. Mentoring  programs  for  women  and  men  for  folks  without  and  outside  the  church.  

       

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SENIORS  MINISTRY  (8)  (STAFFORD  SUITES/CEDAR  RIDGE  SENIOR  CENTERS)    

1. Appreciate  the  ministry  to  widows.  2. Share  God’s  love  with  seniors.  3. Continue  these  ministries.  4. Continue  outreach  Bill  started.  5. Service  to  seniors.  6. Love  our  new  program  to  support  and  connect  with  seniors.  7. Continue  to  promote  our  senior  outreach.  8. Eldercare.  

 PARTNERING  WITH  OTHER  ORGANIZATIONS  (5)    

1. Collaborate  with  other  faith  communities.  2. Partner  with  other  churches  for  events  like  concerts.  3. Support  groups  that  promote  positive  life  styles  while  communicating  our  Biblical  foundation.  4. Sumner  Family  Center.  5. YMCA.  

 ETHNIC  &  IMMIGRANT  MINISTRY  (3)    

1. Provide  ministry  to  immigrants  in  the  area.  2. Hispanic  families  in  the  area.  3. Minister  to  refugees.  

 SMALL  GROUPS  (3)    

1. Expand  small  group  ministry  with  a  discipleship  focus.  2. Small  groups  with  invitations  to  neighbors.  3. Encourage  small  groups.  

 VISION  &  MISSION  (1)    

1. Need  to  focus  on  clear  vision  for  church  before  really  addressing  community  needs.    MISSIONS  (1)    

1. Missions.    GENERAL  THOUGHTS    

1. I  have  not  lived  here  long  enough  to  respond.  2. No  suggestions.  3. Unsure.  4. No  idea,  but  like  to  participate.  

   

 

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7.  What  would  you  say  are  the  top  priorities  that  Faith  Covenant  Church  should  focus  on  as  we  seek  to  participate  in  God's  mission  in  the  world?    94  ANSWERED;  55  SKIPPED     LOCAL  &  GLOBAL  MISSIONS,  EVANGELISM  (52)    

1. We  serve  well  in  both  the  local  and  world  mission  field.  2. Mission  trips.  3. Being  hospitable  to  our  community  and  others  around  the  world.  4. Fund  a  particular  project  for  a  community,  as  done  with  the  stoves  in  Central  America.  5. Engage  culture.  6. Outreach  to  the  community.  7. Hospitality  and  small  groups  to  enhance  community  and  mission.  8. Both  adults  and  students  go  into  the  mission  field.  9. Mission  night  showing  a  mission  series  film  from  another  country.  10. Support  ministries  that  promote  the  Gospel  whether  Covenant  or  not.  11. Get  our  mission  of  faith  out  to  the  people  of  Sumner.  12. Get  more  people  to  take  on  service  roles  in  the  church  and  community.  13. Live  out  the  Great  Commission.  14. Mission  to  Congo  where  Rafiki  has  a  children’s  home.  15. Mission  trips.  16. Greater  outreach  to  grow  and  spread  God’s  Word.  17. Communicate  mission  opportunities  with  our  church  such  as  the  trip  to  Central  America.  18. Partner  with  other  organizations  to  deal  with  concerns  in  our  world.  19.  Inform  the  congregation  of  our  support  of  missions  and  ways  they  can  participate.  20. Valuing  all  people  in  missions.  21. Minister  to  the  wellbeing  of  the  community.  22. Encourage  mission  team  to  be  more  open  to  new  ideas.  23. Supporting  Covenant  missions  around  the  world  and  keeping  people  informed.  24. Local  children  –  VBS,  youth  missions.  25. Community  service.  26. Continue  our  mission  programs.      27. Care  for  the  needy  abroad.  28. Faith  based  partnerships  like  Covenant  and  World  Vision  in  Congo.  29. Covenant  based  organizations.  30. Continue  to  draw  people  to  worship  services,  Sunday  School,  small  groups  and  other  events  so  they  can  

grow  in  faith.  31. Advertise  programs  offered  in  the  church.  32. To  help  those  who  need  help.  33. Covenant  Congo  Mission.  34. Jake  and  Elle  in  Columbia.  35. Reach  out  financially  to  show  God’s  love.  36. Going  outside  the  church  walls.  37. Spreading  the  Good  News.  38. Balance  between  local,  national  and  international.  39. Start  at  home  first.  40. Follow  the  Bible,  particularly  the  NT,  in  our  ministry/mission.  41. Helping  our  local  community.  42. Reaching  out  to  nearby  community  first,  then  to  the  world.  

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43. Save  souls.  44. Continue  to  support  those  we  currently  support.  45. Work  within  our  community  first.  46. Focus  on  one  or  two  large  projects  rather  than  a  number  of  smaller  projects.  47. Start  local  then  expand.  48. Pick  one  global  mission.    Concentrate  on  local  missions.  49. Local  missions  rather  than  foreign.  50. Expend  the  funds  available  for  missions  rather  than  building  reserves.  51. Need  to  have  a  balance  between  local  and  foreign  missions.  52. Focus  on  home  missions.  

 DISCIPLESHIP  WITHIN  THE  CHURCH  (30)    

1. I  want  to  see  people  develop  their  gifts  and  serve.  2. Growing  towards  God’s  best  for  each  of  us.  3. Living  out  Biblical  teachings.  4. Equipping  the  saints.  5. Encourage  and  foster  close  personal  walks  with  Jesus.  6. Equip  people  to  serve  our  Lord.  7. Seek  to  learn,  adapt  and  emulate  Christ’s  teachings.  8. Equip  people  to  go  into  the  world  and  be  the  hands  and  feet  of  Jesus.  9. Discipleship  is  critical.  10. Continue  to  disciple  believers  encouraging  them  to  use  their  gifts  and  passions  in  Kingdom  ministries.  11. Strengthen  our  relationships  especially  getting  to  know  our  new  pastor.  12. Provide  greater  PR  regarding  opportunities  to  serve.  13. Engage  all  ages  in  the  work  of  the  church.  14. Preach  the  Word.  15. Helping  one  another.  16. Demonstrate  God’s  love  as  a  social  change  agent.  17. To  know  Christ  and  to  make  Him  known.  18. Assist  those  in  need  –  housing,  seniors  with  home  projects,  meals.  19. Start  a  new  ministry.  20. Biblical  leadership.  21. Practically  loving  people.  22. Becoming  a  strong  Christ-­‐like  family  in  order  to  share  by  example.  23. Teaching  the  value  of  love  and  respect.  24. Be  grounded  in  God’s  Word.  25. Take  care  of  our  own  members  in  need.  26. Biblical  knowledge.  27. Preach  the  Word.    Communicate  the  Gospel.  28. Our  community  and  people  here  first.  29. Focus  of  the  Bible.    Keep  that  the  main  focus.  30. Make  sure  people  know  what  the  Bible  says.  

 VISION  &  MISSION  (16)    

1. Clear  purpose.  2. Vision  and  strategy  of  the  church.  3. Be  open  to  God’s  leading.  4. Unity  of  all  attendees.  5. Healthy  leadership.  

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6. Pray  and  seek  God’s  calling  for  church.  7. Follow  God’s  way.  8. Maintain  our  core  values.  9. Knowing  who  we  are  and  what  we  are  about.  10. Discern  what  God  want  us  to  do.  11. Continue  to  ask  people  for  their  input.  12. Listen  and  communicate.  13. We  need  more  than  one  pastor.    Bill’s  roles  need  to  be  replaced  with  an  associate  pastor.  14. Pray  and  listen.    God  will  tell  us  what  he  wants  done  if  we  ask  and  listen.  15. Develop  a  common  understanding  of  mission  and  vision.  16. Prayer  –  individual  and  corporate  –  to  seek  God’s  will.  

 PRAYER  (7)    

1. Learning  to  be  effective  prayer  warriors.  2. Prayer  for  God’s  guidance  in  how  we  can  serve  and  seek  the  Holy  Spirit’s  equipping.  3. Develop  a  team  to  pray  and  discern  God’s  will  for  our  mission  ministry.  4. Pray  for  our  nation  and  God’s  protection.  5. Prayer.  6. Prayer,  prayer  prayer.  7. Prayer  and  return  to  holiness.  

 SUPPORT  MINISTRIES  (3)    

1. Good  strong  Men’s  ministry.  2. A  marriage  ministry.  3. Continue  our  strong  children’s  program.  

 CHURCH  GROWTH  &  EVANGELISM  (3)    

1. Be  a  welcoming  home  for  those  searching.  2. Increase  attendance.  3. Invite  new  and  previous  members  to  church.  

 WILLINGNESS  TO  CHANGE  (2)    

1. Acceptance  of  change  –  the  way  we’ve  always  done  it  does  not  make  it  the  best  way.  2. To  be  open  minded  and  ready  for  change  as  God  leads  us  while  retaining  core  values.  

 GENERAL  THOUGHTS    

1. Become  more  involved  within  our  denomination.  1. Encourage  tithing.  1. Islamic  terrorists.  1. I  think  we  do  a  good  job  presently.  1. No  suggestions.  2. I  don’t  know  what  to  say  about  this.  3. Unsure.  

   

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PERSONAL  INVOLVEMENT:  

8.  In  which  of  the  current  types  of  ministry  at  Faith  Covenant  Church  do  you  actively  participate?    109  ANSWERED;  40  SKIPPED      

• Attend  Worship  Services  –               98.17%  

• Attend  Adult  Sunday  School  Classes  –         37.61%  

• Serve  on  at  least  one  Ministry  Team  (e.g.  Children,    

• Youth,  Missions,  Deacons,  Worship,  Men,  Women,  etc.)  –     50.46%  

• Participate  in  a  mid-­‐week  group  or  Bible  Study  –     55.96%  

• Participate  in  a  mid-­‐week  social  or  athletic  activity  –     5.50%  

 9.  Do  you  feel  your  life  experience,  skills,  and  spiritual  gifts  are  being  used  at  Faith  Covenant  Church?   106  ANSWERED;  43  SKIPPED      

• Absolutely  –         22.64%  

• Most  of  the  Time  –       31.13%  

• Some  of  the  Time  –       33.96%  

• Not  at  all  –         12.26%    Comments:    Future  involvement:    

1. I’ve  been  taking  classes  on  spiritual  development  and  would  like  to  share  with  the  congregation.  2. Would  like  additional  leadership  development  opportunities  to  use  and  grow  gifts  and  skills.  3. I  look  forward  to  becoming  more  involved.  4. I  am  fairly  new  and  will  be  more  involved  in  the  future.  

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5. I  have  been  unable  to  worship  for  a  while.    I  hope  to  become  active  again.  6. I  need  to  step  up  and  let  the  church  know  of  my  abilities  to  help.  7. Have  only  just  become  an  involved  servant  again.  8. There  are  so  many  opportunities  for  involvement.  

 Reasons  for  not  being  involved:    

1. Health  issues.  2. There  is  not  a  place  for  many  to  express  their  gifts.  3. We  are  raising  grandchildren.  4. Health  issues  and  caring  for  older  parents.  5. I  am  seeking  God’s  direction  for  areas  of  service.  6. I  need  to  get  more  involved,  but  life  is  crazy  right  now.  7. I  have  served  in  many  roles  over  the  years,  but  now  have  medical  problems.  8. I  travel  quite  a  bit.  9. Not  yet,  but  hope  to  be  involved  soon.  10. I  haven’t  gotten  involved  yet.  11. Caring  for  my  son.  12. I  am  gone  a  lot.  13. I  am  a  new  attender.  14. I  am  choosing  not  to  be  involved  at  this  point.  15. Only  because  I  hold  back.  16. This  is  my  option  to  be  less  involved.  17. I  am  currently  ill  and  unable  to  participate.  

 Other:    

1. I  like  open  vulnerable  sharing.  I  have  not  found  that  opportunity  at  Faith  Covenant  Church.  2. We  stopped  coming  in  January.    Now  attend  Sunrise  Baptist  because  we  like  hymns.  3. Life  experience,  not  really.    Skills,  no.    Spiritual  gifts,  only  by  observation.  4. I  am  involved  in  women’s  prison  ministry.  

 10.  Is  there  something  you  are  passionate  about  that  the  church  is  not  already  doing  and  that  you’d  be  willing  to  help  make  happen?  If  so,  what  is  it?    

38  ANSWERED;  111  SKIPPED     SMALL  GROUPS  /  SUPPORT  GROUPS  (7)    

1. Intergenerational,  co-­‐ed  small  groups.  2. Men’s  ministry,  bridging  the  youth  and  young  adults.  3. Small  group  for  30  to  40  somethings.  4. Daniel  plan.  5. Compassionate  group  for  prayer,  Bible  study  and  encouragement.  6. Weekly  coffee  meeting.    Invite  new  people.  7. Health  and  wellness  ministry.  

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OUTREACH  &  EVANGELISM  (7)    

1. Actual  outreach  –  going  to  apartments  once  a  week  to  play  with  kids  and  feed  people.  2. Evangelism  with  the  neighborhood.  3. I  like  to  be  involved  with  community  work.  4. I  would  love  to  grow  food  which  could  be  part  of  the  ministry.  5. Prison  ministry.  6. Refugee  resettlement.  7. I  am  passionate  about  loving  foster  families  and  YoungLife.  Neither  are  an  active  part  of  this  church’s  

ministries.    MISSION  TRIPS  (3)    

1. Mission  trips.  2. Continue  to  encourage  adult  and  young  adult  mission  teams.  3. Mission  trips.  

 HOSPITALITY  (3)    

1. I  would  like  to  help  with  hospitality.  2. Hospitality  Team.    Necessary  support  for  other  teams.  3. I  have  loved  to  make  the  church  more  welcoming.  

 TEACHING  /  TRAINING  (4)    

1. Parenting  classes.  2. Family/parenting  ministry  or  classes  on  Sunday  mornings.  3. I  am  willing  to  help  with  pastoral  care  and  teach  others  as  well.  4. My  strength  is  in  serving,  teaching  and  leading.  

 SYSTEMS  (3)    

1. Volunteering.  2. Develop  an  effective  staff  evaluation  system.  3. Making  sure  the  projects  in  place  get  done.  

 SUPPORT  &  ENCOURAGEMENT  (3)    

1. Encourage  women  with  cards  and  notes.  2. Give  encouragement  and  support  to  others.  3. I  work  in  low  income  senior  homes  performing  church  services  and  visitations.  

 OTHER    

1. Outdoor  activities  like  camping  and  family  camps/outings.      

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11.  What  is  your  preferred  way  to  receive  communication  about  church  events,  schedules,  and  updates?    

111  ANSWERED;  38  SKIPPED    

• Email  (such  as  Lifeline)  –             92.79%  

• Bulletin  (on  Sunday  mornings)  –           67.57%  

• Mail  (in  my  mailbox)  –               11.71%  

• Website  (that  I  can  see  anytime  I  have  questions)  –     41.44%  

• Facebook  (or  other  social  media)  –           13.51%  

• None  of  the  above  –               0.00%  

 Comments:    CHURCH  BULLETIN    

1. Would  like  the  bulletin  to  include  order  of  worship  and  announcements  of  upcoming  events.  2. I  really  miss  the  bulletins.    Would  like  the  Scripture  for  the  next  Sunday  as  well.  3. I  would  like  to  see  more  information  about  small  group  studies  in  the  bulletin.  4. The  bulletin  is  important  and  should  contain  the  order  of  worship.  5. Thank  you  for  adding  the  scripture  in  the  bulletin.  6. The  old  bulletin  seems  easier  to  produce  and  less  expensive.  7. Great  work  on  creating  an  excellent  bulletin.  

 EMAIL    

1. Email,  but  no  more  than  once  per  week  and  only  two  screens  tall.  2. I  do  like  to  get  the  email  prayer  list.  3. I  like  the  email  prayer  lists.  4. Email  is  most  effective  for  me.  5. I  can’t  lose  electronic  communications.  

 WEBSITE    

1. Could  better  utilize  the  website.  2. Keeping  the  website  updated.  3. Special  events  and  changes  in  service  times  are  either  not  on  the  website  or  difficult  to  find.  

     

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LIFELINE  NEWSLETTER    

1. It  would  be  good  to  see  updates  from  Council  and  teams  to  see  more  of  what  is  being  accomplished.  2. I  am  not  sure  how  to  sign  up  for  Lifeline.  3. Some  people  still  need  a  hardcopy  of  the  Lifeline.  

 MAIL    

1. Old  school  mail  is  really  nice  for  cards  and  thank  you’s.  2. I  have  email,  but  prefer  to  receive  things  via  snail  mail  if  possible.  3. For  many  elderly,  the  computer  is  not  a  friendly  thing  to  use.  4. Use  technology,  but  like  to  have  mail  to  look  at  and  underline.  

 ANNOUNCEMENTS    

1. Announcements  after  church  in  addition  to  email  and  Sunday  bulletins.  2. Announcements  on  Sunday  morning  are  also  helpful.  

 OTHER  IDEAS  &  SUGGESTIONS    

• Next  door  Downtown  Sumner  a  location  connection  for  our  community.  

• Thanks  for  letting  a  senior  and  “novice”  at  Faith  Covenant  Church  speak  freely.  

• Updates  and  changes  to  classes  need  to  be  better  communicated.  Also,  better  planning  around  scheduling  

events  and  Sunday  school  would  be  helpful  to  avoid  cancelations.    

• I  would  like  to  get  something  that  shares  what  is  happening  in  Sunday  school  classes  and  other  activities.    

Also  would  provide  an  opportunity  to  pray  for  the  events.  

• Texting,  especially  for  quick  response  items.  

• Posters,  flyers  and  bulletin  boards  around  church  are  helpful.  

• More  transparency  in  planning  center  to  see  all  services  and  participants.  

12.  Please  offer  any  additional  thoughts  or  comments  you  feel  would  be  helpful  in  our  conversation: 42  ANSWERED;  107  SKIPPED     THANK  YOU    

1. Thank  you  for  your  leadership.  2. Each  staff  member  is  doing  an  admirable  job.    Thank  you.  3. The  church  is  going  fantastic.    God  is  great.  4. Thank  you  for  asking.  5. Thank  you  for  this  opportunity  to  our  comments  and  thoughts.  6. Keep  up  the  good  work  God  has  lead  us  to  do.  

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7. Keep  up  the  good  work.    Everyone  works  very  hard  and  it  shows.  8. Thank  you  for  giving  me  and  the  whole  congregation  a  chance  to  shares  views  on  various  issues.  9. Thank  you  for  the  provision  of  all  the  staff.  10. Just  to  say  how  much  I  appreciate  FCC.  11. I  am  excited  with  Pastor  Kurt’s  focus  on  what  really  matters  –  our  relationship  with  Christ.  12. I  am  excited  to  be  part  of  the  growth  and  being  involved  in  future  plans.  13. I  am  really  pleased  with  what  I  have  seen  as  the  direction  the  church  is  going.  14. Just  appreciative  of  our  church  and  the  commitment  of  leadership  and  staff.  15. I  appreciate  what  the  leadership  in  the  congregation  have  been  doing  and  carefully  considering  moving  

forward  in  Christ.  16. Thank  you  for  the  opportunity  to  share  these  thoughts.  

 WORSHIP    

1. I  love  our  worship  services.  2. Would  like  to  see  and  hear  about  what  our  youth  are  doing  in  ministry.  3. Would  like  the  old  hymns  sung  more.  4. Don’t  like  loud  guitar  in  second  service.  5. No  loud  guitars  in  second  service.  6. I  am  moved  by  our  sermons  and  feel  called  to  action.  7. The  worship  team  is  greatly  appreciated.  

 VISION  &  MISSION    

1. When  visioning  consider  how  the  initiatives  will  be  supported  and  evaluated.  2. As  we  seek  His  will  together  we  will  be  unified.  3. Continue  in  prayer  and  teaching  the  Word  as  we  seek  specific  direction.  4. Don’t  be  afraid  to  try  innovative  things.  

 STAFFING    

1. We  need  an  assistant  pastor.    Recommend  Daniel  Newell.  2. With  Bill’s  retirement,  Pastor  Kurt  could  use  assistance.    Recommend  Daniel  Newell.  

 PRAYER    

1. Monthly  prayer  meeting  focusing  on  community  and  beyond.  2. I  pray  that  Kurt  will  be  encouraged  at  FCC  and  empowered  with  God’s  blessing  in  leading  others.  

 OTHER  COMMENTS    

• There  is  a  lack  of  respect  and  understanding  of  seniors  noted  in  attitudes  and  music.  

• Reader  board  has  become  boring.  

• Spreading  the  Good  News.  

• Don’t  allow  political  issues  to  dominate  the  conversation.  

• What  are  we  doing  for  the  younger  generation?  

• Need  a  more  concrete  plan  for  helping  new  people  feel  connected  to  the  church.  

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• How  does  the  church  connect  with  folks  who  have  been  missing  from  church  for  a  number  of  weeks?  

• Greet  folks  you  don’t  recognize  at  church.  

• Survey  is  a  good  start.  

• There  will  be  a  mix  of  comments  in  this  survey  –  some  positive  and  some  negative.    May  God  grant  you  

wisdom  and  grace  as  you  discern  the  future.  

• Would  like  to  see  more  substantive  content  in  our  middle  school  Sunday  school.  

• Does  everyone  who  attends  have  an  email  address.    Are  you  getting  responses  from  those  who  don’t?  

• Discern  the  best  way  to  communicate  seeking  assistance  with  projects  and  ministries.  

• Persevere  in  faithfulness.