We surveyed pastors for their perceptions of how church-based activities influence wellbeing.

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Teleios surveyed pastors for their perceptions of how
church-based activities influence wellbeing.
We sent the survey to 976 pastors who were graduates from 3 Bible-believing
seminaries, of whom 105 (11%) responded.
Sun Valley, CA Littleton, CO Glenside, PA
Survey questions were developed from Scriptural references to spirituality or service encouraged
church activities (Acts 2:42, 47, 1 Tim 4:14-16, I Tim 2:2) and from common administrative
tasks within the modern church. Questions focused on three categories:
Teaching and worship Service outside the church Communication within the church
Teaching and worship
Pastors indicted overwhelmingly that spiritual based activities improved wellbeing.
(Top 5 responses of which they selected ‘very positive’ or ‘positive’)
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Sermons
Hearing the gospel explained
Prayer
Socialization with other worshipers
Praise

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Service outside the church
Pastors noted strongly that service outside the church augments wellbeing.
(respondents who selected ‘very positive’ or ‘positive’)
Administration issues and communication patterns

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Pastors even indicted the church’s administration and communications, although at a
lower percent than spiritual activities, also assisted wellbeing.
(top 5 responses of which they selected ‘very positive’ or ‘positive’)
Percent
Member relationship with the head pastor 89%
Relationship with lay leaders 84%
Manner of conflict resolution among members/officers/staff 83%
How members speak about each other/staff 81%
Member relationship with the associate pastor(s) 67%
Church activities, and especially those spiritually-based,
may improve attendee’s wellbeing.
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