Christ Church Grosse Pointe Parish Survey - June 2011
 

Dear Member of Christ Church Grosse Pointe:

 
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The Profile Committee needs your input to assess current ministry strengths and opportunities for improvement, and to understand which ministries are most important to you. This survey is one way the committee is gathering input. Survey results will help the committee to produce a Profile Publication for use during the Rector Search process. The Profile Publication will differentiate Christ Church, describe who we are as a parish, and communicate future aspirations to Rector Candidates. Survey results will also help determine criteria for choosing our next Rector and help the vestry with operational planning while providing information for future strategic planning.

Each member of Christ Church that is age 16 and older is invited to complete one survey (either electronically or in paper format) by Friday, June 24. Individual survey responses will remain confidential and not associated with an individual member.

We thank you in advance for providing your thoughtful responses in this most important process.

If you are interested in participating in a focus group to help probe and clarify aggregate information obtained during the survey process, please email kmcnulty10@comcast.net.

Faithfully Yours,

Christ Church Profile Committee

1. Select the choice (number) which best describes whether these MINISTRIES ARE A STRENGTH OR WEAKNESS FOR CHRIST CHURCH.
*Not Applicable (N/A) means you have limited or no personal knowledge of these program ministries.

 Significant Weakness-1Weakness-2Neutral-3Strength-4Significant Strength-5N/A
A. Adult Christian Formation:Opportunities for educational enrichment and spiritual growth including but not limited to Bible Study, Sunday Forums, Tuesdays Together, Purple Perspective Series, Sweeny Lecture Series, etc.
B. Children/Youth Christian Formation: Opportunities for educational enrichment and spiritual growth including but not limited to Sunday School, Faith Weavers, Youth Group programming/activities, Vacation Bible School, High School Outreach such as the Pizza Lunch Program, etc.
C. Community Outreach Ministries: To establish and nurture faithful relationships within the Detroit Metropolitan Community and beyond including stewardship of outreach grants; may include but is not limited to activities like Church of the Messiah partnership, Antiques Show, Gifts and Greens, Episcopal Relief and Development, Cooperative Nursery, Stitch in Time, Crossroads, Crop Walk, Community Garden, Diocesan Activities, Golf Outing, etc.
D. Parish Life/Fellowship Ministries: Including but not limited to Foyer Groups, Mothers of Pre-Schoolers, Mother’s Day Out, Mardi Gras Celebration/Dinner, Easter Vigil Reception, Fall Tea, Friday Potlucks, etc.
E. Music Ministries: Choir of Men and Boys; Choir of Men and Girls; Christ Church Chorale, Children’s Choir, Evensong, Special Music Concerts, etc.
F. New Member/Evangelism Ministries: Activities to welcome and incorporate visitors and new members into Christ Church; includes but is not limited to greeters and new member activities.
G. Parish and Worship Ministries: To assist clergy with the planning and provision of lay ministry and lay support in worship services; includes but is not limited to Lectors/Eucharistic Ministers and Visitors, Ushers, Acolytes/Vergers, activities/programs such as Guild of the Christ Child/Baptism services, and Altar Guild, etc.
H. Pastoral Care Ministries: Compassionate and continuous delivery of prayer, listening, and support to parish members and the community; includes but is not limited to Bereavement; Pastoral Care, Stephen Ministry, Daughters of the King, Funerals and Weddings, etc.
I. Parish Resource Ministries: Provide support to sustain the general operations and financial health of the Church; includes but is not limited to managing Buildings and Grounds, Finance and Investment Committees, Christ Church First Stewardship Team, Conservation Fund, DeHaven Music Fund, The Stained Glass Window Committee, The Columbarium and Memorial Burial Garden Committee, Personnel Team, Green Team, etc.

2. Select the choice (number) that best describes HOW IMPORTANT THE FOLLOWING MINISTRIES ARE TO YOU.
*Not Applicable (N/A) means you have limited or no personal knowledge of these program ministries.

 Not at All Important-1Somewhat Important-2Neutral-3Important-4Extremely Important-5N/A
A. Adult Christian Formation: Opportunities for educational enrichment and spiritual growth including but not limited to Bible Study, Sunday Forums, Tuesdays Together, Purple Perspective Series, Sweeny Lecture Series, etc.
B. Children/Youth Christian Formation: Opportunities for educational enrichment and spiritual growth including but not limited to Sunday School, Faith Weavers, Youth Group programming/activities, Vacation Bible School, High School Outreach such as the Pizza Lunch Program, etc.
C. Community Outreach Ministries: To establish and nurture faithful relationships within the Detroit Metropolitan Community and beyond including stewardship of outreach grants; may include but is not limited to activities like Church of the Messiah partnership, Antiques Show, Gifts and Greens, Episcopal Relief and Development, Cooperative Nursery, Stitch in Time, Crossroads, Crop Walk, Community Garden, Diocesan Activities, Golf Outing, etc.
D. Parish Life/Fellowship Ministries: Including but not limited to Foyer Groups, Mothers of Pre-Schoolers, Mother’s Day Out, Mardi Gras Celebration/Dinner, Easter Vigil Reception, Fall Tea, Friday Potlucks, etc.
E. Music Ministries: Choir of Men and Boys; Choir of Men and Girls; Christ Church Chorale, Children’s Choir, Evensong, Special Music Concerts, etc.
F. New Member/Evangelism Ministries: Activities to welcome and incorporate visitors and new members into Christ Church; includes but is not limited to greeters and new member activities.
G. Parish and Worship Ministries: To assist clergy with the planning and provision of lay ministry and lay support in worship services; includes but is not limited to Lectors/Eucharistic Ministers and Visitors, Ushers, Acolytes/Vergers, activities/programs such as Guild of the Christ Child/Baptism services, and Altar Guild, etc.
H. Pastoral Care Ministries: Compassionate and continuous delivery of prayer, listening, and support to parish members and the community; includes but is not limited to Bereavement; Pastoral Care, Stephen Ministry, Daughters of the King, Funerals and Weddings, etc.
I. Parish Resource Ministries: Provide support to sustain the general operations and financial health of the Church; includes but is not limited to managing Buildings and Grounds, Finance and Investment Committees, Christ Church First Stewardship Team, Conservation Fund, DeHaven Music Fund, The Stained Glass Window Committee, The Columbarium and Memorial Burial Garden Committee, Personnel Team, Green Team, etc.

3. Please rank the top 4 most important behavioral characteristics for our new Rector with “1” being the most important;

 First Most ImportantSecond Most ImportantThird Most ImportantFourth Most Important
Collaborative
Compassionate
Empathetic
Energetic
Engaging
Flexible
Healer
Inclusive
Innovative
Organized
Relationship Builder
Other

4. Please rank the top three most important leadership roles of a new Rector with “1” being the most important.

 First Most ImportantSecond Most ImportantThird Most Important
Administrator
Community Outreach Minister
Evangelist
Pastoral Caregiver
Preacher
Spiritual Guide
Social Justice Minister
Stewardship Advocate
Theologian
Other

5. What are the biggest challenges Christ Church will face in the future?

6. What is the most important thing Christ Church should focus its energy on in the future, and why?

7. Your Age?

8. Gender?

9. Marital Status?

10. Please indicate the ages of any children presently living in your home:

11. If you have children present at home do they participate in Sunday School?

12. How long have you been a member of Christ Church?

13. How often do you attend services?

14. Which service do you typically attend?

15. How far do you live from church?

16. How often do you contribute your time and talent to Christ Church?

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