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Thank you for participating in this important part of the Pathways to the Six Signs process. This initial assessment will be used to establish a benchmark from which we will begin our journey. Please answer each question to the best of your ability. We appreciate your candor. Your input is essential to the work your congregation will do to set a firm foundation for future growth and development.
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. Please complete this information for tracking purposes.
Please complete this information for tracking purposes.
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. Select the church that you are referencing in this survey.
Waverly United Methodist Church
Christ United Methodist Church
Blair United Methodist Church
Osceola United Methodist Church
Wood River United Methodist Church
McCook United Methodist Church
Minden United Methodist Church
Ogallala United Methodist Church
Wayne United Methodist Church
South Sioux City United Methodist Church
Ord United Methodist Church
Lincoln-St. Luke United Methodist Church
Seward United Methodist Church
Other (please specify)
Select the church that you are referencing in this survey.
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3
. In what capacity do you currently relate to the church you are referencing in this survey?
In what capacity do you currently relate to the church you are referencing in this survey?
Member
Frequent Visitor
Infrequent Visitor
Non-Attending Community Member
Pastor
District Superintendent
Other (please specify)
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. In my church I have the opportunity to do things that I both do well and enjoy.
In my church I have the opportunity to do things that I both do well and enjoy.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I am fully engaged with my church.
I am fully engaged with my church.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. There is a clear connection between the music and the message during our worship time.
There is a clear connection between the music and the message during our worship time.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. The preaching at my church is motivational, spiritual and educational.
The preaching at my church is motivational, spiritual and educational.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. Aside from family members, I have at least one close friend at Church.
Aside from family members, I have at least one close friend at Church.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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9
. I am provided opportunities to shape our discipleship plan.
I am provided opportunities to shape our discipleship plan.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I have encouraged someone to attend my church.
I have encouraged someone to attend my church.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. People are motivated to contribute to the success of our church.
People are motivated to contribute to the success of our church.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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12
. I have received meaningful recognition in the past month.
I have received meaningful recognition in the past month.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. In my church I am encouraged to reach out to and welcome all people.
In my church I am encouraged to reach out to and welcome all people.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I am involved in my church in ways that allow me to maximize my talents and strengths.
I am involved in my church in ways that allow me to maximize my talents and strengths.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I am highly committed to and energized by my giving and stewardship within my church.
I am highly committed to and energized by my giving and stewardship within my church.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I am satisfied with my church involvement.
I am satisfied with my church involvement.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I feel great pride in being a part of my church.
I feel great pride in being a part of my church.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I am responsible for the accomplishment of at least one goal in our discipleship plan.
I am responsible for the accomplishment of at least one goal in our discipleship plan.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I am continuously seeking ways to grow my faith and improve my spiritual life.
I am continuously seeking ways to grow my faith and improve my spiritual life.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I have personally invited someone to church of a different age, race, gender or socio-economic status.
I have personally invited someone to church of a different age, race, gender or socio-economic status.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I have provided meaningful recognition to others in the past month.
I have provided meaningful recognition to others in the past month.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I am provided the materials, equipment, and information necessary to effectively do my church work.
I am provided the materials, equipment, and information necessary to effectively do my church work.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I look forward to coming to my church.
I look forward to coming to my church.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I believe that tithing is an act of worship.
I believe that tithing is an act of worship.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I am aware and knowledgeable about our church's mission statement.
I am aware and knowledgeable about our church's mission statement.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. My church offers in-depth bibles study opportunities.
My church offers in-depth bibles study opportunities.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. My pastor cares about me as a person.
My pastor cares about me as a person.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. The members of my church regularly share personal stories of how giving has enriched their lives.
The members of my church regularly share personal stories of how giving has enriched their lives.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. My church leader recognizes me for service well done.
My church leader recognizes me for service well done.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. My church has a discipleship plan for how we live out our vision.
My church has a discipleship plan for how we live out our vision.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I trust my church leader(s).
I trust my church leader(s).
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I believe in the mission of my church.
I believe in the mission of my church.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. Our church goes beyond our comfort zone to reach the broader mission field.
Our church goes beyond our comfort zone to reach the broader mission field.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. My church leader motivates me to include others in our worship and in the life of the church.
My church leader motivates me to include others in our worship and in the life of the church.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. In the past three months, my church leaders have discussed the church's successes and progress.
In the past three months, my church leaders have discussed the church's successes and progress.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. My church leader provides me with spiritual and biblical foundations which encourage me to take stands on public policy concerns which impact the poor.
My church leader provides me with spiritual and biblical foundations which encourage me to take stands on public policy concerns which impact the poor.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. Our church prays regularly and teaches its members to pray regularly.
Our church prays regularly and teaches its members to pray regularly.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. My church offers small group opportunities devoted to spiritually developing its members.
My church offers small group opportunities devoted to spiritually developing its members.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I feel great pride in the ministry team (group/committee) of which I am a part.
I feel great pride in the ministry team (group/committee) of which I am a part.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. There is a clear theme in each of my church's worship experiences.
There is a clear theme in each of my church's worship experiences.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. Our church has opportunities for inter-generational activities.
Our church has opportunities for inter-generational activities.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. Our church actively seeks to include people of all ages in our worship.
Our church actively seeks to include people of all ages in our worship.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. My church leader teaches tithing as a way of life.
My church leader teaches tithing as a way of life.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. My church has celebrations and opportunities to learn about other cultures.
My church has celebrations and opportunities to learn about other cultures.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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45
. Quality relationships are valued across our church.
Quality relationships are valued across our church.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. Our church has a plan for how we fund our discipleship plan.
Our church has a plan for how we fund our discipleship plan.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I feel my church is a great fit for me.
I feel my church is a great fit for me.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I like the music at my church.
I like the music at my church.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. My church aligns all of its goals and work with its mission statement.
My church aligns all of its goals and work with its mission statement.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I believe it is my job to welcome people who come to my church.
I believe it is my job to welcome people who come to my church.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. My church does a good job of training and using ushers and greeters.
My church does a good job of training and using ushers and greeters.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. My church has a genuine concern and interest for the broader community.
My church has a genuine concern and interest for the broader community.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I would recommend my church to a friend as a great place to attend.
I would recommend my church to a friend as a great place to attend.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. My church is a spirit filled community.
My church is a spirit filled community.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. My church reaches out to those who are different from "us".
My church reaches out to those who are different from "us".
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I can name at least one of the goals of my church for this year.
I can name at least one of the goals of my church for this year.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I am provided opportunities to learn about risk-taking mission.
I am provided opportunities to learn about risk-taking mission.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. I have many opportunities to grow spiritually in my church.
I have many opportunities to grow spiritually in my church.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. A child could explain our mission statement.
A child could explain our mission statement.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. My church practices radical hospitality at every service and event.
My church practices radical hospitality at every service and event.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. My church leader encourages my involvement in social justice concerns in our community and world.
My church leader encourages my involvement in social justice concerns in our community and world.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. As a member of my church, I know what is expected of me.
As a member of my church, I know what is expected of me.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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. My church effectively aligns our day-to-day activities with the church's vision.
My church effectively aligns our day-to-day activities with the church's vision.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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