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Hello:
You are invited to participate in our survey about worship styles and preferences. In this survey you will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about worship. It will take approximately five minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Pastor Peter Soli at 507-369-6303 or by email at the email address specified below.

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
 
 
 
* I am a member of Salem Lutheran. (You are encouraged to complete this survey even if you are not a member or do not attend Salem Lutheran.)
 
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Worship Characteristics
 
 
 
Traditional Worship
 
 
 
From the list below, please select the five most important characteristics of a TRADITIONAL worship service. 
 
Organ accompaniment of songs or hymns
 
Choice of songs or hymns (familiar and traditional)
 
Use of Kyrie and Hymn of Praise (chanted and sung)
 
Reciting of the Apostle's Creed
 
Sermon from the pulpit
 
Overall order of worship service (from book)
 
Inclusion of choir anthem
 
Formality of service - acolytes and clergy in robes/stoles
 
Coming to the altar for communion
 
Other
 

 
 
 
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    Contemporary Worship
     
     
     
    From the list below, please select the five most important characteristics of a CONTEMPORARY  worship service. 
     
    Use of a band, keyboard, or other instruments to lead worship
     
    Choice of songs (popular or current Christian music)
     
    Use of responsive readings, spoken Call to Worship and Dialogs
     
    Leaving out traditional liturgy parts (Creed, Confession, etc.)
     
    Overall order of worship service
     
    Use of singers at microphones, solo and lead singing
     
    Informality of the service - casual dress and lack of ceremony
     
    Walk-by communion or no communion
     
    Use of screens, video, and other visuals
     
    Pastor moving around when preaching
     
    Other
     

     
     
     
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      Favorite Music for Worship
       
       
       
      Please provide the titles or first lines of three of your favorite hymns or praise songs.
         
       
       
       
      Preferred Schedule
       
       
       
      Worship Time Preferences 
       
       
       
      Please indicate your preferred day and time for worship. (Check only one.)
       
      Sunday 8 am
       
      Sunday 8:30 am
       
      Sunday 9 am
       
      Sunday 9:30 am
       
      Sunday 10 am
       
      Sunday 10:30 am
       
      Sunday 11 am
       
      Wednesday 5:30 pm
       
      Wednesday 6 pm
       
      Wednesday 6:30 pm
       
      Wednesday 7 pm
       
      Other
       
       
       
       
      How long should the worship service last?
       
      30 minutes or less
       
      about 45 minutes
       
      about and hour
       
      more than an hour
       
      Other
       
       
       
       
      Christian Education/Sunday School Preferences
       
       
       
      Please indicate your preferred day and time for Christian education (Sunday School). 
       
      Sunday 9 am
       
      Sunday 9:30 am
       
      Sunday 10 am
       
      Sunday 10:30 am
       
      Sunday 11 am
       
      Wednesday 5:30 pm
       
      Wednesday 6 pm
       
      Wednesday 6:30 pm
       
      Wednesday 7 pm
       
      Other
       
       
       
       
      How long should Christian Education class last?
       
      30 minutes or less
       
      about 45 minutes
       
      about and hour
       
      Other
       
       
       
       
      Tell about yourself
       
       
       
      My age
       
      5 - 20 years
       
      21 - 35 years
       
      36 - 50 years
       
      51 - 65 years
       
      66 - 80 years
       
      over 80 years
       
       
       
      How often do you worship?
       
      Almost every week
       
      Usually a couple times a month
       
      About once a month
       
      A few times during the year
       
      Other
       
       
       
       
      How likely would you be to recommend attending the TRADITIONAL worship service at Salem to a friend or neighbor?
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      How likely would you be to recommend attending the CONTEMPORARY worship service at Salem to a friend or neighbor?
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      How likely would you be to recommend Salem Lutheran worship a friend or neighbor?
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