All in survey_report_17_feb13_final
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Results and comments received through the All-In Member Survey & shared through an information congregational gathering on Sunday, Feb 17, 2013.
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- 1. “All In” Update Mike Scholtes & Russ Scott Co-chairman February 17, 2013 “All In” to Design our Future Ministry
- 2. Survey Report Content Analysis Subjective Interpretation Vision – Moving Forward “All In” to Design our Future Ministry
- 3. Survey Demographics 260 Surveys – Not 100% Complete Active Members – Captured Inactive Members – Not Captured Majority 41 Years and Older “All In” to Design our Future Ministry
- 4. Stewardship Time – Opportunity Talent – Opportunity Treasure – Challenge Connect and Engage! “All In” to Design our Future Ministry
- 5. Enhancement or Change Youth – Development Opportunity Positive/Neutral – 40% Enhance – 60% Reasons for Joining – Positive “All In” to Design our Future Ministry
- 6. Worship The Service – Positive The Music – Choices Liturgy – Pastors will Evaluate Communion – Further Evaluation “All In” to Design our Future Ministry
- 7. Fellowship and Peer Groups Comfortable – 85% Positive Peer Group Interaction – 50% Strong Opportunity – Connect and Engage “All In” to Design our Future Ministry
- 8. Education & Mission Outreach Education – Positive How to Apply to Everyday Life Mission Opportunities Congregation/Cass County Youth Social Activities – Resonate “All In” to Design our Future Ministry
- 9. Vision – Moving Forward Fellowship Community Outreach Family and Youth Ministry “All In” to Design our Future Ministry
- 10. Fellowship Survey – Inactive Members Engage – Time and Talent Peer to Peer Groups “All In” to Design our Future Ministry
- 11. Community Outreach Engage – Time and Talent Congregation Focus Cass County Opportunities “All In” to Design our Future Ministry
- 12. Family and Youth Ministry Survey Young Adults & Youth – Ideas Engage Young Adults – Time & Talent Peer to Peer Social Activities Contemporary Services “All In” to Design our Future Ministry
- 13. Next Steps Address with Board of Directors Conduct a Gap Analysis “All In” Newsletter in March “All In” to Design our Future Ministry
- 14. “All In” Cross 120 Commitments $230,000 Pledged “All In” to Design our Future Ministry
- 15. Challenge Coin “In view of God’s mercy offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship.” (Romans 12:1) “All In” to Design our Future Ministry
- 16. Bethlehem Lutheran Church 310 Johnston Parkway Raymore, MO 64083-9673 816.322.3606 bethlehem-raymore.org
Editor's Notes
- Mike and I are excited to report ouranalysis and evaluation of the “All In” surveys conducted in the fall of 2012. We’ve got some good stuff to share.
- We used informal “content analysis” and “subjective interpretation” as tools to develop this report. Content analysis identified key concepts that described the intentions, focus, and trends of importance to our congregation. Subjective interpretation of the key concepts assisted the evaluation of data and lead to our recommendations. Our recommendations were put in context using the Vision Team’s focus areas to assist in our “Moving Forward.”
- We collected 260 surveys. The vast majority indicated they worshiped two or more times a month. We received only a few surveys from members that are not active. 75% of respondents are over the age of 41, mostly married, and mostly with children either grown or in the home. 30 single parents and some youth provided responses. Because of the way surveys were tabulated results could not be broken down by specific groups.
- Surveys indicate members are willing to reassess their priorities when it comes to time management. This is good. The “All In” campaign seeks to connect our members to church activities and encourage engagement. We must continue to promote opportunities for people to engage. It is our opinion that as members become more engaged and better connected with each other, we’ll reap the benefits all our stewardship gifts to include Treasure in order to meet our expenses. We can do this!
- Surveys highlighted youth activities in the areas of worship, education, fellowship and mission outreach. There were many positive and encouraging comments from parents expressing a desireto see these programs enhanced. Reasons for joining Bethlehem were universally positive. Though Christian education and youth programs were not primary factors for joining the Church, youth issues are a focus for developing our future. This is a great Time and Talent opportunity for young parents.
- Most respondents indicated they were happy and satisfied with current services -- no changes needed. Others took the opportunity to comment on contemporary and traditional services and requested we have variety. Some suggested we shorten the length of service. A few commented they would prefer to return to the previous style of communion. Members also commented on the Liturgy or Doctrine of our Lutheran Faith and how it is communicated on Sundays. Pastors will evaluate.
- The majority of members indicated they felt we offered a friendly atmosphere. However, some indicated they did not feel they were a part of things. Some of this may be personal accountability and reluctance to make the first move towards connecting with others. Getting folks to depart their comfort zones and engage is often a challenge. About 50% of respondents said that their peer-group helps them stay connected. There are many recommendations found in the survey under peer-group programs and fellowship activities and we will explore ways to increase peer-group interaction.
- Responses to Christian education and faith focused on how to apply what we are learning to our everyday lives. Comments were made about mission opportunities within our own congregation as well as outside. We want our work to impact our Bethlehem family and the Cass County community. The theme addressingyouth interests was “How to build Christian learning activities that encourage more attendance and opportunities to invite others.”
- Our Church “Vision Team” developed a Vision that focused on three main areas. We will address some suggestions for future “All In” activities within the Vision areas of focus.
- Continue communication with our congregation (surveys, newsletters, congregational meetings, blast calls, text messaging). Conduct further analysis and determine what can be accomplished with our available resources: time, talent, and treasure. Show commitment to change and develop new ways to encourage peer-to-peer interaction. We need new volunteers willing to give their Time and Talent!
- Build teamsto address these categories and create action plans compliant with our Lutheran doctrine, establish goals and timelines. Perhaps a team to look at mission opportunities for both adults and youth. Include members in the workgroups that are open to new ideas. Ensure a diverse age group when building teams.
- Build a task force, or two, to address young adult and youth initiatives that can be tied into opportunities for Christian education. These groups should work simultaneously and will need committed leadership and participation, and encourage younger members in designing the future opportunities for our youth. Time and Talent!
- I will address a strategy for moving ahead with the Board of Directors. We will view our established ministries in the areas of Christian education, fellowship, small group activities, youth, music, administration, day school, alter guild, elders, seasoned saints, LWML, pre-school, worship committee, and discipleship. Then compare our current programs with the survey suggestions to determine where there are gaps in our ministry. Once we’ve done that we’ll announce our next steps in our March “All In” newsletter.
- You’ll note in the Narthex the cross with the “All In” coins. Each coin in the cross represents a combined $10,000 commitment. As promises are met, coins are turned over to the crucifix side. Thanks for being “All In” but note we still have fiscal challenges ahead in meeting our expenses.
- The “All In” campaign continues until Dec 2015. We remain committed to keeping the congregation informed on its progress, and we’ll stay engaged. If you have pledged a commitment but haven’t received a coin yet, please let us know.
- This concludes our presentation. Thanks.