Amazing Grace Church of the Nazarene Assessment Report June 216 Lonnie Bullock, NCS Director Outline I. Church Health Overview II. Life Cycle Overview III. Statistical Summary IV. Leadership Summary V. Lay Surveys and Comments 1
7/5/216 Outline VI. First Impressions VII. Summary of Conclusions VIII. Recommendations IX. Questions Amazing Grace Nazarene 53 Empowering Leadership 55 Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality 55 Effective Structures 48 Inspiring Worship 5 5 Holistic Small Groups 44 Need-oriented Evangelism 46 Loving Relationships 1 2 3 4 5 6 Walla Walla 7 8 9 1 May 216 Amazing Grace Nazarene Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures Inspiring Worship Holistic Small Groups Need-oriented Evangelism Loving Relationships Green 213 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Yellow 216 2
Need-Oriented Evangelism Insights 44 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 42 46 56 49 3 2 1 Compassionate Corporate Evangelism Personal Evangelism Seeker-Sensitive 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Loving Relationships Insights 46 51 Affirmation & Encouragement 48 Atmosphere of Joy & Acceptance 37 Deepening Relationships 5 Conflict Resolution 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Effective Structures Insights 48 47 Effective Planning 54 Structures and Systems 49 47 Innovation & Managing Change Structure for Effective Leadership 3
1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Inspiring Worship Insights 5 46 43 58 57 Transformation Vistor Friendly Anticipation Relevance of Message 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Holistic Small Groups Insights 5 5 Spiritual Community 47 Multiplication 38 Integrating Newcomers 68 Group Relevance Empowering Leadership Insights 53 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 53 54 Empowers Others Leadership Fit 47 Delegation of Ministry 6 Vision 4
1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Gift-based Ministry Insights 55 62 61 Integrating Gifts into Ministry Significance of Ministry 53 Support for Ministry 4 Equipping for Ministry 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Passionate Spirituality Insights 55 6 Experiencing God 54 Passion for Church 57 Passion for Devotions 44 Spiritual Connection Current Highest 5 Areas 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 68 62 61 6 6 Group Relevance (HSG) Integration gifts to ministry (GbM Significance of Ministry (GbM) Complelling Vision (EL) Experience God (PS) 5
Current Lowest 5 Areas 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 37 38 4 42 43 Deepening Relationships (LR) Integrating Newcomers (HSG) Equipping for Ministry (GbM) Compassionate Church (NoE) Visitor friendly church (IWS) Amazing Grace Nazarene Church Life Cycle Growth Birth Maturity Plateau Decline Drop Out Death Lifecycle of a Church Amazing Grace Nazarene Life Cycle Summary 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1.5 2.51 1.99 1.59 1.4 1.36.78.37 Birth Growth Maturity Plateau Decline Dropout Death 6
Life Cycle Scoring Grid 1 This stage does not describe our church at all. 1 2 This stage describes our church once in a while 2 3 This stage describes our church some of the time 3-4 This stage describes our church most of the time 4 This stage describes our church all of the time Amazing Grace Nazarene Life Cycle Summary 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1.5 2.51 1.99 1.59 1.4 1.36.78.37 Birth Growth Maturity Plateau Decline Dropout Death Life Cycle Scoring Grid 1 This stage does not describe our church at all. 1 2 This stage describes our church once in a while 2 3 This stage describes our church some of the time 3-4 This stage describes our church most of the time 4 This stage describes our church all of the time 7
Amazing Grace Nazarene Life Cycle Summary 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1.5 2.51 1.99 1.59 1.4 1.36.78.37 Birth Growth Maturity Plateau Decline Dropout Death Life Cycle Scoring Grid 1 This stage does not describe our church at all. 1 2 This stage describes our church once in a while 2 3 This stage describes our church some of the time 3-4 This stage describes our church most of the time 4 This stage describes our church all of the time Amazing Grace Nazarene Life Cycle Summary 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1.5 2.51 1.99 1.59 1.4 1.36.78.37 Birth Growth Maturity Plateau Decline Dropout Death 8
Amazing Grace Nazarene Life Cycle Placement Growth Birth Maturity Plateau Decline Drop Out Death Lifecycle of a Church 3 25 2 Amazing Grace Church of the Nazarene Worship Attendance 26 216 235 222 213 27 228 26 2 26 15 144 145 1 5 7 8 9 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 5 45 4 35 3 25 2 15 1 Amazing Grace Church of the Nazarene Giving 26 216 5 7 8 9 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 9
Amazing Grace Nazarene Church Statistics 26-216 1. The church enjoyed a time of plateau and comfort from 27-214. There were times of growth and decline, but overall the church averaged about 22 in attendance. Amazing Grace Nazarene Church Statistics 26-216 2. The departure of the long term pastor and the starting of the Cowboy Church resulted in a season of growth between the Mother and Daughter Churches with both churches ministering to over 3 people each week. Amazing Grace Nazarene Church Statistics 26-216 3. The Mother Church suffered some of the pains of child birth by sending about 5 people to other places. Some were sent to the new church and others were sent to other places. This sending resulted in the mother church settling into an average attendance of about 145. 1
Amazing Grace Nazarene Church Statistics 26-216 4. The result of starting a new church resulted in more people coming to Christ, but it also resulted in a time of searching and seeking for the Mother Church. Much of the past 3 years has been looking back and only recently has the church begun to look forward and is now positioned to capture a new day. Amazing Grace Nazarene Church Statistics 26-216 5. The timing of the intentional Vision 2/2 could not have been better. This is the time for a new day at Amazing Grace. Amazing Grace Nazarene Church Leadership Profile 11
Leadership Style 2 leaders with Pioneering as the leadership style 2 leaders with Strategic as the leadership style 2 leaders with Management as the leadership style 1 leader with Team as a leadership style 1 leader with Pastoral as a leadership style 1 leader with Encouraging as a leadership style The weakest styles: Team, Pastoral & Encouraging Governing Board Audit Score = 29.57 2-3: You have an excellent board 31-4: You have an above average board in effectiveness 41-5 You have an average board as for effectiveness 51-65: You have a below average board in effectiveness 66-8: You have a dysfunctional board Church Leadership Personality Profile Sanguine Choleric Melancholy Phlegmatic Average 9.75 15.88 14. 9.63 Number with 6 1 1 12
Lay Survey Summary 47 Written surveys and 22 face to face 52 total Age Breakdown 5% 45% 4% 35% 3% 25% 2% 15% 1% 5% % 47% 44% 7% % 2% Under 2 21-4 41-6 61-8 Over 8 Gender Breakdown 9% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% 49% 51% Male Female 13
Length of Being a Christian 1% 93% 8% 6% 4% 2% % 2% % 2% 2% 1-5 Years 6-1 Years 11-15 Years 16-2 Years 21 and Up Length at Church 4% 35% 3% 25% 2% 15% 1% 5% % 31% 13% 11% 9% 1-5 Years 6-1 Years 11-15 Years 16-2 Years 36% 21 and up Ministry Impact 3 ½ Miles Northwest % North 13% Northeast 9% West 13% East 18% Southwest 18% South 18% Southeast 11% 14
Marital Status Single never married, 9% Divorced remarried, 7% Divorced Widowed single, remarried, 4% % Widowed single, % Married, 76% Community Conclusions 1. Nearly 5% of the population is under 5 years old with nearly 9,5 children under 15. 2. 71% of the community are Anglo and the next largest ethnic group of the population is 22% Hispanic/Latino. 3. There are over 17,5 people within 3.5 miles of the church with no faith connection or involvement. 4. The mission field is ripe unto harvest. 6 5 4 3 2 1 Current Priorities 1 being most important 6 being least Important 15
6 5 4 3 2 1 Desired Priorities 1 being most important 6 being least Important Current Priorities 1. Worship 2. Fellowship 3. Discipleship 4. Comm. Service 5. Evangelism 6. Missions Preferred Priorities 1. Discipleship 2. Worship 3. Evangelism 4. Fellowship 5. Comm. Service 6. Missions Needs Change 45% 4% 35% 3% 25% 2% 15% 1% 5% % 41% 26% 28% 2% 2% Radical Significant Much Some None 16
Needs Help 5% 45% 4% 35% 3% 25% 2% 15% 1% 5% % 46% 22% 22% 9% 2% Intervention Assist Now Help Soon Help -- Future No Help Willingness to help 45% 4% 35% 3% 25% 2% 15% 1% 5% % 43% 28% 26% 2% % What it takes What I can Specifics With limitsno Commitment Willingness to give 5% 45% 4% 35% 3% 25% 2% 15% 1% 5% % 48% 24% 15% 4% 9% Sacrifice Generously Tithe/Help Extra if needed No More 17
Sense of Urgency 1. Most people are comfortable with the current reality. There is a sense that now is the time to move forward. 2. Most (54%) acknowledge there is need for some change. Others are not opposed to change as long as it is not radical. 3. Most are committed to the church and willing to support and help where needed. Sense of Urgency 4. A new direction and vision would need to be compelling enough to move people to action. Pacing change will be important in introducing a new path forward. Ministry Engagement 9% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% I give 5 hours or more per week to the church 2% Yes No 76% 18
Ministry Engagement 9% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% I am currently involved in a Small Group 8% 15% Yes No Ministry Engagement Conclusions 1. Most people see their faith as being central to their lives. 2. Most practice prayer and worship as a way of life. 3. There is a strong level of financial commitment to the church. 4. Most believe they have opportunity to use their gifts and talents in the church. Ministry Engagement Conclusions 5. Many do not have someone who talks to them about their spiritual life. 6. Few have invited someone to church in the past 6 days. 7. It appears that there are quite a few people sitting on the sidelines of ministry. 19
Ministry Engagement Conclusions 8. It appears that about 2% of those currently attending are strongly supportive with their time. 9. Most are involved in a small group. Achievements Mentioned most often Youth Ministry 28% Preaching 21% Children s Ministry 19% Friendly/welcoming 15% Small Groups 15% Hindrances Mentioned most often Lack of involvement 26% Finances 15% Facility changes 15% Music 15% 2
Goals for the Future Involvement in community 22% Updating facility (outside & sanctuary) 17% Focus on 18-3 year olds 17% Improve worship (music, participation, inspiration) 15% Character of Church Welcoming/friendly 41% Floundering/stuck/searching 22% Loving/caring 15% Aging 15% Purpose of the Church No answer 57% Reaching the lost 11% Make disciples 9% 21
Change Worship music 15% Focus on discipleship 9% What keeps you involved? People/relationships 25% Pastor 25% God s will 2% Youth Ministry 15% Reputation in the Community Not sure/no answer 83% Unknown in the community 13% 22
Felt Needs in the Community Not sure/no answer 72% Financial challenges 11% Strengths of Your Pastor Teaching/Preaching 28% Loves people/friendly 17% Enthusiastic 13% Gifts of Your Pastor Teaching 17% Wisdom 15% Leadership 13% 23
General Observations 1. The church has made the transition to the new pastor well and is ready to embrace a new future. 2. The church is comfortable and any vision forward will have to compelling, clear and communicated well. General Observations 3. There is not agenda harmony concerning the purpose of the church. The church circled the wagons during the transition and in many ways they have become comfortable looking inward. It will take a vision that is clear and a pathway that makes sense to get the wagon moving again. General Observations 4. There is a significant lack of awareness of the needs of the community, and several of the changes sought are inward issues not based on the needs of the community. There is a need to develop an outward focus. 24
First Impressions: 1. Worship Service The greeters were friendly and engaging. There was good energy during the pre-service time. The flow of the worship included nearly 2 minutes of standing at the beginning of the service. 1. Worship Service First Impression The sound was a challenge with echo and background noise during the music portion of the service. The size of the worship center resulted in people being spread out and it was a challenge to get a sense of community and togetherness. First Impression Conclusions: 1. Worship Service The preaching connected with people and there was strong participation and response to the message 25
First Impression Conclusions: 2. Website The church website is very attractive and well done. It would be helpful to include pictures of people who actually attend the church, especially of activities, facility and worship. This Sunday link still had June 26 listed. First Impression Conclusions: 2. Website It would be great to have a way for people to submit prayer requests in the prayer section. It is available in the resource section. The site has good interaction pieces with the ability to sign up for groups, ministries, prayer requests and to give online. First Impression Conclusions: 3. Social media The church has a Facebook page with 254 likes. The page is used regularly with informative information and advertising. It would be helpful to increase the number of likes and the reach of the page. 26
First Impression Conclusions: 3. Social media It would be helpful to have your social media links on the website to encourage use and participation. Using pictures and giving updates and reports would help make the page more interactive. First Impression Conclusions: 4. Bulletins/Printed Material Attractive bulletin with good layout and right sized, readable fonts. Attention should be given to ensure a bulletin and other printed material is guest friendly and does not include insider language. This is especially true under the Ministries section. First Impression Conclusions: 4. Bulletins/Printed Material Care should be given to make sure every announcement answers the basic questions of Who, What, Where, When and Why. Make sure people know how to get additional information. 27
Summary of Conclusions Page 26 of report Recommendations Page 35 of the report Overall Observations: 1. The church has navigated the journey of pastoral transition, helped launch a new church and now has adjusted well to a new pastor. The church is now ready to embrace a new future. Overall Observations: 2. The last 3 years or so has been one of the church catching its breath. As a result many have become comfortable and content. The focus has been inward in many ways. Most would agree the church is in a good place. 3. There is a danger of the current comfort level becoming the desired future and the church settling for good when great is possible. 28
Overall Observations: 4. Decisions made during the process of determining God s next for the church will be critical if the church is to move from inward focus to outward focus, from self-care to being a missional presence in the community. Overall Observations: 5. We affirm the leadership s decision to partner with the district and NCS to journey together through the vision process of finding God s heart for your church. Questions 29
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