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Thank you very much for your time and support in our search for a new Senior Pastor. We are interested in your thoughts about our church and your preferences in preaching style, ministry focus and church priorities for a new Senior Pastor. This survey is available in paper form or electroncially in an email from the church. The surveys are the same. Please complete only one survey per person.

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Your Vision for Our Church
 
 
 
What do you hope the new Senior Pastor will accomplish in their first 12 months? (Rank in order of importance. 1 = Most Important):
Growth in numbers
Successfully assimilating into the church and culture
Increased/renewed vision for the church
New programming
 
 
 
Of the ministry priorities in our church, which four of the following does the incoming pastor need to emphasize most?  (Select only 4)
 
1. Discipleship and spiritual formation
 
2. Developing small Bible study groups/classes
 
3. Building relationships in which people are connected and care for one another
 
4. Evangelism and showing Jesus through word and action
 
5. Leadership vision and compelling plan for the future of the church
 
6. Care for the poor
 
7. Prayer
 
8. Organizing ministries and empowering leaders for ministry
 
12. Understanding the context of our local community and approaching it with a missionary mentality
 
9. Corporate and personal worship
 
10. Strengthen families
 
11. Gifts of the Spirit in operation
 
Other
 

 
 
 
The following are activities to which a pastor may allocate time each week. Read all choices and check the four areas that should be the highest priorities of our new pastor. Check only four.
 
Administration and office work
 
Interaction with members
 
Counseling and advising
 
Hospital visits
 
Home visits
 
Sermon preparation
 
Bible study and prayer
 
Attending social and special events
 
Planning and organizing ministry activities
 
Staff development

 
 
 
Where do you feel our church is doing well?  (Select all that apply)
 
First impressions and retention
 
Connecting with younger generations
 
Connecting with older generations
 
Building community
 
Evangelism and outreach
 
Gifts of the Spirit
 
Worship
 
Teaching
 
Volunteer base
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Where do you feel our church could use the most improvement?  (Select all that apply)
 
First impressions and retention
 
Connecting with younger generations
 
Connecting with older generations
 
Building community
 
Evangelism and outreach
 
Gifts of the Spirit
 
Worship
 
Teaching
 
Volunteer base
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Would you like to add any additional thoughts or suggestions about our church that would help the Pastor Search Team?
   
 
 
 
About our Future New Pastor
 
 
 
What character traits should the new Senior Pastor possess? (choose your top 4)
 
Enthusiastic and persuasive
 
Patient and thoughtful
 
Structured and careful
 
Assertive and problem solver
 
Understanding and supportive
 
Outgoing and optimistic
 
Organized and intentional
 
Decision maker and direct

 
 
 
What are the most important leadership qualities our new pastor must possess? (Select your top 4)
 
Inspiring and challenging preacher and teacher
 
Well-loved leader and vision-caster
 
Mentor and intentional discipler
 
Skilled and knowledgeable administrator
 
Deals with conflict well
 
Attracts and draws in new members
 
Passionate about reaching young people and young families
 
Inspires generous stewardship of members' time, money and resources

 
 
 
How much pastoral experience should our new pastor have?
 
Under 5 years
 
5-10 years
 
10-20 years
 
Over 20 years
 
Previous Senior Pastor
 
 
 
What educational qualifications should our new pastor have? 
 
High School
 
College degree
 
Some seminary training
 
Seminary degree
 
Post-graduate work
 
Other
 
 
 
 
While age should not be the primary factor, approximately what age pastor do you feel our church should have at this time?
 
20-29
 
30-39
 
40-49
 
50-59
 
60+
 
 
 
Do you have any specific suggestions or comments for the Pastor Search Team regarding a new Senior Pastor?
   
 
 
 
About You
 
 
 
Which of the following elements of a sermon effectively communicate God's Word to you?
 
Strong biblical knowledge/references
 
Application to everyday life
 
Challenging of intellect
 
Humor
 
Spiritual nourishment
 
Illustrations
 
Challenge of the status quo
 
Speaking style and stage presence
 
Explanation of the bible text/verses

 
 
 
What is your current age?
 
Under 18
 
19-29
 
30-39
 
40-49
 
50-59
 
60-69
 
70+
 
 
 
Which of these describe you?
 
Male
 
Female
 
Single
 
Married
 
Children under 18 living with you
 
No children at home

 
 
 
How long have you been a member at our church?
 
0-5 years
 
6-10 Years
 
11-15 years
 
16+ years
 
I am not a member
 
 
 
How often do you attend a service at Central?
 
 
Other than attending church services...
Yes No
I read and/or study the Scriptures at least 4 days per week.
I have friends in this church with whom I enjoy fellowship on at least a monthly basis.
I seek to tell others who Jesus is and how they may know him.
I tithe regularly on my income.
I share my possessions with others who have need or through offerings.
I have frequent private times when I pray to the Lord and listen for him to speak to me.
I know how to pray with faith in such a way that I know I am being heard by God.
I volunteer or participate in a ministry.
I presently attend Central Assembly.