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Bates Leadership Team ASSESSMENT OUTCOMES Presented by Lisa Lee Williams, MaOM, Mdiv.
Why Are We Here? To Celebrate Success To Consider Opportunities To Creatively Move Forward!
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Your Church Participation 1. How long have you been a member of this local church? 1.1% Not a member 21.9% 2 4 years 23.4% 10-19 years 6.1% One year or less 40.6% 5 9 years 6.1% 20 or more years *0.7% missing value 2. How long does it usually take you to travel from home to church? 4.7% 5 minutes or less 30.2% 11 15 minutes 4.0% 31 44 minutes 11.5% 6 10 minutes 46.8% 16 30 minutes 1.8% 45 or more minutes *1.1% missing value 3. On the average, about how many times have you attended church worship services during the past year? 0% None 1.4% About once a month 0% About once or twice a year 7.6% About two or three times a month 0.4% Once or twice every three months 88.1% Four times a month or more *2.5% missing value 4. In how many church organizations, committees, and groups do you hold membership (not counting congregational membership itself)? 2.9% None 28.4% One 32.4% Two 24.1% Three 9.7% Four or more *2.5% missing value
Your Church Participation 1. Has your involvement in the congregation increased, decreased or remained about the same in the last few years? 61.9% Increased 28.1% Remained the same 9.4% Decreased *0.7% missing value. Approximately how much does your family household contribute to your church per year? (If single or widowed, you as an individual?) 5.8% Under $200 12.2% $1,000-1,499 10.1% $3,500 4,999 10.4% $200 599 13.7% $1,500 2,499 9.7% $5,000 7,499 5.8% $600 999 11.2% $2,500 3,499 15.1% Over $7,500 *6.1% missing value. How many persons or families have you invited to visit or join your church in the past year? 4.0% None 5.8% One 12.6% Two 16.5% Three 60.1% Four or more *1.1% missing value. How many of your closest friends attend this church? 13.7% None missing value 9.7% One 15.1% Two 9.0% Three 51.4% Four or more
Gender? 28.1% Male 70.5% Female Age? 2.2% Under 20 16.2% 25 34 24.5% 45 54 4.7% 65 74 1.8% 20 24 23.0% 35 44 26.3% 55 64 0.7% 75 or older Racial/Ethnic Background? 0.4% White/Caucasian 0.4% Native American 96.0% Black/African Am. 0.4% Pacific Islander 0% Hispanic 0% Asian 2.2% Mixed Race 0% Other: Marital Status? 34.9% Single, Never Married 3.6% Widowed 0.7% Living in a committed relationship 2.5% Separated 38.8% Married 18.7% Divorced 12
Which best describes your current household? 29.9% One person living alone 30.2% Two or more adults with child/children 14.7% A couple without children 10.4% Several adults living in the same household 12.9% One adult with child/children What is your highest level of formal education? 4.0% Less than high school graduate 21.6% College degree 11.2% High school graduate 27.3% Post graduate work or degree 35.3% Some college, trade or vocational school Are you (check one)? 14.7% Retired 7.2% Employed part time 66.2% Employed full time 3.6% Full time house person or student 7.6% Not currently employed 13
What is your household (family or single living alone) income range? 19.4% Under $25,000 23.7% $50,000 74,999 9.4% $100,000 149,999 26.3% $25,000 49,999 11.9% $75,000 - $99,999 6.1% $150,000 or more How long have you lived in this general area? 4.7% One year or less 14.7% 5 9 years 51.8% 20 or more years 11.9% 2 4 years 15.5% 10 19 years How likely are you to move out of the general area within the next few years? 5.4% Definitely will move 20.1% Might move (50/50) 41.7% Very unlikely to move 10.8% Probably will move 19.1% Probably will not move 14
MISSION
THE BATES MISSION To Worship God To Save the Lost To Mature the Saved To Provide Fellowship To Compassionately Minister to Human Needs To Transform Society
MISSION: Worship God Needs More Emphasis Very Satisfied/ Generally Satisfied Receives Too Much Emphasis Offering worship that provides a meaningful experience of God and the Christian tradition. 10.1% 87.8% 1.1% Providing worship that expresses the Gospel in contemporary language and forms. 10.8% 86% 2.5% Very Satisfied/ Generally Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the music (choir, anthems and instrumentals) during Sunday worship? Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your congregation s Sunday worship, other than music? Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the way your spiritual needs are being met in the worship service? 84.5% 13.3% 2.2% 96% 3.2% 0.7% 93.9% 4.7% 1.1% 17
MISSION: Worship God Very Dissatisfied 2% Somewhat Dissatisfied 8% Generally Satisfied 28% Very Satisfied 62% 18
MISSION: Save the Lost Sharing the good news of the Gospel with the unchurched. Needs More Emphasis Very Satisfied/ Generally Satisfied Receives Too Much Emphasis 25.2% 74.1% 0.4% 19
MISSION: Mature the Saved Providing Christian education for children and youth Needs More Emphasis Very Satisfied/ Generally Satisfied Receives Too Much Emphasis 23.7% 73.7% 1.1% Providing Christian education programs for adults. 17.6% 80.6% 0.4% Helping members deepen their personal, spiritual relationship with God. Encouraging members to act on the relationship of the Christian faith to social, political and economic issues. Helping members understand their use of money, time and talents as expressions of Christian stewardship. Helping members discover their own gifts for ministry and service. 20.9% 78% 0.4% 19.1% 79.5% 0.4% 41.4% 56.1% 1.8% 34.2% 64.4% 0.4% 20
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MISSION: Provide Fellowship Needs More Emphasis Very Satisfied Generally Satisfied Receives Too Much Emphasis Providing fellowship opportunities for members. 25.9% 71.6% 1.8% Participating in activities and programs with other local religious groups. 43.9% 54.7% 0% 22
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MISSION: Compassionately Minister to Human Needs Engaging in acts of charity and service to persons in need. Providing a caring ministry for the sick, shut-ins and the bereaved. Providing pastoral counseling to help members deal with personal problems. Needs More Emphasis Very Satisfied/ Generally Satisfied Receives Too Much Emphasis 18.0% 80.6% 0.7% 29.1% 69.5% 0.7% 28.1% 68.7% 1.4% Supporting the global mission of the church. 21.2% 78.1% 0.4% Mission: To Transform Society Needs More Emphasis Very Satisfied/ Generally Satisfied Receives Too Much Emphasis Supporting the global mission of the church. 21.2% 78.1% 0.4% 24
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PERCEPTION: Congregation Identity Strongly Agree/ Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Our church s identity, as it is, is one with which I feel comfortable. 96.8% 3.2% 0% It is easy for me to tell my friends what is unique about our church. 95.7% 4.0% 0% I have a clear understanding of what our church stands for. 96.1% 4.0% 0% An effective effort was made to instruct me in our church s mission. 96.1% 3.6% 0% I have a strong sense of belonging to this congregation. Being at this church has made a difference in my spiritual life. 96.5% 3.6% 0% 99.3% 0% 0.4% 26
PERCEPTION: Congregational Identity Identity Listed below are several alternatives touching upon important dimensions of a church s identity. Using the seven point scale between each set of alternatives, please circle the number which best describes where your congregation falls, 1 meaning most like the characteristic on the left, 7 meaning most like the characteristic on the right, 4 meaning an equal mix of both. 1. Our church is more influenced by history and tradition. Our church is more influenced by contemporary ideas and trends. 2. Members are similar to the people who live immediately around the church. Members are very different from people who live immediately around the church. 3. Our church is very involved with the community around the church. Our church is not at all involved with the community around the church. 4. Our church is primarily oriented to serving our members. Our church is primarily oriented to serving the world beyond our membership. 5. Our congregation feels like one large family. Our congregation feels like a loosely knit association of individuals and groups. 6. Our church is known as a prestigious one in the area. 7. Our church s approach to social issues is basically Our strengths notwithstanding, our church is not considered one of the status churches in the area. Our church s approach to social issues is decidedly activist. We
4. Our church is primarily oriented to serving our members. Our church is primarily oriented to serving the world beyond our membership. PERCEPTION: Congregation Identity 5. Our congregation feels like one large family. Our congregation feels like a loosely knit association of individuals and groups. 6. Our church is known as a prestigious one in the area. 7. Our church s approach to social issues is basically educational, leaving any action to individual conscience. 8. Our congregation s approach to individual salvation emphasizes education, nurture and gradual growth in the faith. 9. Our congregation gives strong expressions to our denominational identity and heritage. 10. Our congregation strives to create partnerships with other local churches. Our strengths notwithstanding, our church is not considered one of the status churches in the area. Our church s approach to social issues is decidedly activist. We take stands on social issues as a congregation. Our congregation s approach to individual salvation stresses conversion and a born-again experience. It would be difficult for a visitor to know to which denomination our congregation belongs. Our congregation prefers to work by ourselves or through our denominational channels. Page 4
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thinking about what originally brought you to this congregation and what keeps you here, select from the list below hose reasons that best match your reasons for coming and staying at this church. You may select more than one. MINISTRY PRACTICES: Evangelism THEN What originally attracted you to attend this congregation? NOW What is the foremost reason you remain a part of this congregation? 25.9% The Minister 22.6% 9.3% My friends are here 6.4% 13.7% The church s reputation 8.7% 4.4% Adult education program 8.3% 3.9% Child and youth program 7.5% 9.3% The music program 9.8% 7.3% The social outreach 9.4% 18.0% The worship style 16.6% 2.9% The self-help groups 6.0% 5.4% The denominational ties 4.5% 31
MINISTRY PRACTICES Members are well informed about what the various ministries and groups in the church are doing. The activities taking place in the congregation are well publicized to the surrounding community. Members and groups get a lot of support and encouragement for trying something new in the congregation. Strongly agree/ Moderately agree Slightly disagree/ Disagree Don t Know 64.10% 34.1% 0.4% 56.80% 41.4% 1.1% 50.40% 43.9% 4.7% Members are encouraged to discover their particular gifts for ministry and service. 83.50% 15.8% 0% Lay leaders are provided the training they need for their ministry and task assignments. 65.80% 29.8% 4.0% Every member who is capable and interested has an equal opportunity to hold key leadership 57.90% 39.9% 1.8% positions. The theological and biblical implications of important decisions are regularly discussed. 66.20% 29.9% 2.9% Important decisions about the life of the church 52.90% 41.0% 3.6% are rarely made without open discussion by church leaders and members. 32
MINISTRY PRACTICES Disagreements and conflicts are dealt with openly rather than hushed up or hidden behind closed doors. Members help each other out in times of trouble. Cooperative programs with churches of other denominations are highly valued in our church. Study of the needs of the congregation and the community is regularly undertaken as the basis for church planning. It is easy to summarize for visitors and non-members how our congregation differs from other congregations in the area. The current morale of our church membership is high. There is a sense of excitement among members about our church s future. 33 Strongly agree/ Moderately agree Slightly disagree/ Disagree Don t Know 36.70% 51.80% 10.4% 80.90% 18.00% 0.7% 56.90% 39.90% 1.8% 49.00% 43.90% 6.5% 65.50% 29.10% 2.9% 80.20% 18.40% 0.4% 82.30% 16.90% 0.4%
PERSONAL BELIEFS & PRACTICES 0% The Bible is an ancient book of history, legends and cultural stories recorded by man. It has little value today except as classic literature. 0.4% The Bible is a valuable book because it was written by wise and good people. 2.2% The Bible is the record of many different people s responses to God and because of this, people and churches today must interpret the Bible s basic moral and religious teachings for themselves. 44.2% The Bible is the inspired Word of God and its basic moral and religious teachings are clear and true, even if it reflects some human error. 51.8% The Bible is the actual Word of God and is to be taken literally. 34
PERSONAL BELIEFS & PRACTICES Strongly Agree Agree Neutral or Unsure Disagree Strongly Disagree There is no other way to salvation but through belief in Jesus Christ. Human beings have developed over millions of years from less advanced forms of life. Jesus resurrection from the dead was an actual event. All religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth. The Bible has answers for all of the basic questions of life. 35 94.6% 3.2% 0.7% 0.4% 0.4% 11.5% 18.0% 15.8% 14.4% 32.0% 94.6% 4.0% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 9.4% 8.3% 16.5% 30.6% 31.7% 88.8% 9.4% 1.4% 0.4% 0% Social justice is at the heart of the Gospel. 36.3% 30.9% 19.8% 7.2% 2.9% It is often difficult to live out my faith in daily work, leisure and community life. 7.9% 21.6% 8.3% 38.1% 21.6%
PERSONAL BELIEFS & PRACTICES How often do you spend time in private devotional activities such as prayer, meditation, reading the Bible or other spiritual books? Daily Few Times a Week Once a Week Few Times a Month Seldom or Never 61.9% 23.7% 8.6% 4.0% 1.4% How often do you use the Web at home or at your office? 64.4% 15.8% 3.2% 4.3% 11.5% How often do you use email? 62.9% 18.0% 2.9% 4.3% 11.5% How often do you look at religious internet sites? 13.7% 25.5% 10.1% 14.7% 34.2% How often do you volunteer your time in social service? 12.6% 28.1% 10.4% 28.4% 19.8% 36
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PROCESSES Staff and Administrative Procedures Process: what are the current processes and procedures of the organization and how do they support the current and future goals of engaging the entire congregation in mission focused ministry. 38
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means strongly disagree and 5 means strongly agree, how much do you agree with the following statements. (If your statement is less than 5, please explain why.) Average Rating 3 3 3 Information and knowledge is shared openly within the church. Church protocol/code of behavior is clear and is followed by all employees and leaders. Bates Memorial policies and procedures are consistently applied and followed by all employees. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree No Response 16.7% 4.2% 33.3% 12.5% 33.3% 0% 4.2% 25% 29.2% 8.3% 25% 8.3% 12.5% 33.3% 20.8% 8.3% 20.8% 4.2% 39
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FACILITY: Size Excellent Adequate Needs Attention But Not Immediately Needs Immediate Attention Worship space 11.2% 31.3% 39.2% 18.0% Educational space 10.1% 28.4% 34.5% 25.5% Fellowship space 10.1% 25.5% 37.1% 25.9% Office space 11.5% 39.9% 29.9% 16.5% Parking 1.1% 4.0% 24.1% 70.1% 42
FACILITY: Condition Excellent Adequate Needs Attention But Not Immediately Needs Immediate Attention Worship space 41.4% 44.6% 10.4% 3.2% Educational space 16.5% 49.6% 22.7% 9.7% Fellowship space 18.7% 48.2% 22.7% 9.0% Office space 15.5% 55.0% 21.9% 5.4% Parking 4.0% 19.4% 24.8% 48.9% Exterior & Grounds 13.3% 41.0% 25.9% 18.7% 43
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RECOMMENDATIONS What should you focus on now? 47
RECOMMENDATIONS REMEMBER your ministry efforts ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE!! CELEBRATE your successes as you work! DEVELOP a full ministry communication matrix Include ministry leaders and strategic workers in this process 48
RECOMMENDATIONS: Give The Members What They Asked For Help understanding use of Time, Money & Talent for God Help discovering their Spiritual Gifts Give opportunity to serve in ministry Seek out opportunity to fellowship & serve with other churches and organizations Get Creative in publicizing to the community Support & encourage new ideas Discuss important decisions openly: get buy in and input Commit to resolving disagreements & conflicts quickly 49
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