This document summarizes the results of a survey conducted by Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Raymore, Missouri as part of an "All In" campaign to understand members' needs and design their future ministry. Over 250 surveys were completed, with responses showing that members value fellowship, youth programs, and outreach. They prefer communication by email and want more small groups and Bible studies. The campaign engaged over 40 volunteers who made 1000 phone calls to members. Funds raised will help pay down the church's land mortgage of $27,000 annually.

1. “All In” Potluck Dinner
Welcome!
December 2, 2012
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2. “All In” Goals
Understand members’ needs
Promote programs
Pay down the land mortgage
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3. Our First “Official” Congregation
1987 – Bethlehem
worships first as an
“official” congregation at
Hillcrest School in Belton,
where Dian Neugebauer
teaches Sunday school
in the hall.
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4. Grace Alone
God loves the people of the world, even
though they are sinful, rebel against Him
and do not deserve His love. He sent
Jesus, His Son, to love the unlovable and
save the ungodly.
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5. The church environment is friendly
at Bethlehem.
Responses
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
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Percentages

6. Promoting our Programs
More than 40 volunteers made effort to
call 350 families. Average of 3 calls were
made to connect and discuss all the
programs our church provides. That’s
over 1000 phone calls.
Thanks for reaching out to one another!
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7. I worship at another/other
congregations on a regular basis.
Yes
No
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8. Understand Members’ Needs
Over 250 surveys were collected during
the “All In” campaign. Average time to
complete the survey was 25 minutes.
That equates to over 100 hours, or
approximately 2.5 weeks worth of work.
Thanks for sharing and connecting!
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9. “All In” Thanks
… for being involved!
… for all the prayer requests!
… for the helping hands!
… connecting and caring!
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10. Pay Down the Land Mortgage
Bethlehem has two main mortgages. The
building mortgage and the land mortgage.
The land mortgage requires payment of
$2300 per month. That’s equivalent to
$27,000 per year.
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11. Did you know?
In May 1986, Pastor David Reimnitz, as a
recent graduate of Concordia-St Louis,
received a call from the Missouri District
Board of Missions to be a “Missionary-at-
large.” His mission -- establish a
congregation in the Belton-Raymore area.
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12. Bethlehem’s Mission Statement
“We seek to save the lost and
strengthen the saved.”
Based on “The Great Commission,”
Matthew 28:19-20
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13. Ground Breaking
1989 – Ground
breaking for first
church building
on April 2.
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14. Scripture Alone
The Bible is God's inerrant and infallible
Word, in which He reveals His Law and
His Gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ.
It is the sole rule and norm for Christian
doctrine.
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15. What initially attracted you to
Bethlehem?
Responses
Facilities
Youth Program
Christian Education
Fellowship
Convenience
Worship
Pastors
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
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16. Did you know?
Administrative expenditures in support of the
“All In” campaign total less than $5,000. Your
campaign staff and volunteers saved the
church $35,000 in consulting fees and
administrative costs (reference IBTS).
Thanks for saving our treasure!
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17. What does it mean – LCMS?
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
(LCMS) is a mission-oriented, Bible-based,
confessional Christian denomination
headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., founded
on the teachings of Martin Luther.
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18. Fellowship Hall
1997 –
Ground-
breaking for
the fellowship
hall.
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19. Did you know?
The teaching of Luther and the reformers
can be summarized in three phrases:
Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone.
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20. I am a member of Bethlehem.
Yes
No
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21. Did you know?
More than 40 volunteers worked an average of
20 hours each to connect with our
congregation, to hear concerns, engage in
discussion, and promote our programs.
That’s 1/2 a year’s worth of work.
Thanks for your time and talent!
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22. The best way to communicate with you
about church news and activities?
Ranked 1. Email (including message blast)
2. Print (weekly Starlett, flyers, etc.)
3. Telephone
4. Text message
5. Website
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23. New Sanctuary
2007 – Dedication
of the new
sanctuary on
January 7.
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24. My family unit:
∗ Single Adult – 12%
∗ Single w/Child(ren) – 4%
∗ Single w/Grown Children – 4%
∗ Married, No Children – 11 %
∗ Married, w/Child(ren) – 28%
∗ Married w/Grown Children – 40%
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25. Why the name “Bethlehem?”
The name was chosen during the season of
Advent. “Bethlehem” connotes God’s gift
of salvation by sending our Savior, a
message of great joy that we carry with us
always on our spiritual journey.
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26. How many times do you worship at
Bethlehem each month?
None
0-1 times
2-3 times
4 or more times
0 20 40 60 80
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27. What types of social/fellowship
activities for child(ren)?
1. Trips
2. Sporting activities
3. Mission activities
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28. I have a sense of belonging at
Bethlehem.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
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29. What can the church do to strengthen your
child’s Christian education and faith?
1. Adopt/support missionary effort
2. Youth activities and trips
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30. My age group:
12-18
19-25
65 & Up
26 - 40
55 - 64
41 - 54
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31. What other forms of communication
are important to you?
31.8% responded
Ranked 1. Face to face
2. Verbal interaction
3. Face Book (calendar of events)
4. Mailings (newsletter)
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32. I prefer education to be provided by:
Outside speakers
Lay Members
Pastors
0 20 40 60 80 100
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33. 56% responded
“I dream about the day when...”
Ranked 1. I meet Jesus
2. All members are Stewards
3. All members involved
4. Our Youth are engaged
5. Pews are filled
6. BLC is debt free
7. Un-churched Reached in Cass
County
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34. Faith Alone
By His suffering and death as the substitute
for all people of all time, Jesus purchased
and won forgiveness and eternal life for
them. Those who hear this Good News and
believe it have the eternal life that it offers.
God creates faith in Christ and gives people
forgiveness through Him.
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35. Do you feel you are an effective steward
of the church by giving of your...
Treasure
Talent No
Yes
Time
0 20 40 60 80
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36. What personal expectations/needs
are not being met here?
46.5% responded
Ranked 1. Personal connection and interest
between our members
2. Youth is not being ministered to
(something different needs to happen)
3. More outreach to members
4. Staff nursery
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37. Temporary Sanctuary
1997 – Trading
spaces—the new
fellowship hall
eventually serves us
very well as a
temporary sanctuary.
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38. What mission outreach activities for
the community are most important?
67.3% responded
Ranked 1. Focus outreach on one another
2. Focus on local community
3. Adopt/support missionary effort
4. Youth activities and trips
5. Pre- and after-school care
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39. What types of Christian education
experience do you prefer?
Cont. & connected series
Lecture
Small group discussion
Topical studies
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
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40. What peer group programs for
church members?
69.8% responded
Ranked 1. Married Couples
2. Caregivers
3. Single Adults
4. Single Parents
5. Mentor Family for New Members
6. Stay at Home Moms
7. Girl’s Night Out Bible Study
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41. I have a peer group at Bethlehem
that helps me stay connected.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Agree
Neutral
Agree
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
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42. What social/fellowship activities
would be of interest to you?
72.2% responded
Ranked 1. Dinner Groups (Dinner for 8)
2. Movie Nights
3. Game Nights
4. Craft Groups
5. Sports Activities and Events
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43. What can the church do to help strengthen
your Christian education and faith?
55% responded
Ranked 1. Small Groups/Bible Study
2. Christian Action
3. Community Outreach
4. Youth Focus
5. Enhance Current Services
6. Task Force for Topic
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44. Challenge Coin
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)
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45. If a week-night worship service… which
day(s) and time(s) would you prefer?
74% responded
Top Three 1. Saturday PM
2. Wednesday PM
3. Thursday PM
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46. What changes would you like to
see in the worship service?
69.7% responded
Ranked 1. Communion
2. Music Selection
3. Traditional / Contemporary
4. Sermons (length)
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47. Bethlehem Lutheran Church - LCMS
310 Johnston Parkway
Raymore, MO 64083-9673
816.322.3606
bethlehem-raymore.org
info@bethlehem-raymore.org