Saugatuck Congregational Church (SCC) Pastor Survey
Please hit 'Done' at the end of the survey - otherwise your survey won't count! Thank you - your feedback is important.

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* 1. We request that each adult (and confirmand) within a household complete this survey. Please let us know if you are completing this survey for yourself or your household:

Completing for self only

Completing on behalf of household

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* 2. Please select which affiliation with SCC best describes you:

	How many years?	Current hometown?
Current member	Current member How many years? menu	Current member Current hometown? menu
Regular visitor	Regular visitor How many years? menu	Regular visitor Current hometown? menu
Prior member	Prior member How many years? menu	Prior member Current hometown? menu
Other	Other How many years? menu	Other Current hometown? menu

Comments (optional):

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* 3. We are interested in your involvement with SCC. Have you ever been on Council, a Board or a Committee?

Yes, several (3+)

Yes, a couple (1-2)

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* 4. Which best describes your attendance at SCC in the past year?

	Very frequently (2+ times per month)	Frequently (averaging 1 time per month)	Occasionally (4-6 times per year)	Infrequently (1-3 times per year)	Not at all
I attend Sunday morning service in person	I attend Sunday morning service in person Very frequently (2+ times per month)	I attend Sunday morning service in person Frequently (averaging 1 time per month)	I attend Sunday morning service in person Occasionally (4-6 times per year)	I attend Sunday morning service in person Infrequently (1-3 times per year)	I attend Sunday morning service in person Not at all
I attend Sunday morning service online	I attend Sunday morning service online Very frequently (2+ times per month)	I attend Sunday morning service online Frequently (averaging 1 time per month)	I attend Sunday morning service online Occasionally (4-6 times per year)	I attend Sunday morning service online Infrequently (1-3 times per year)	I attend Sunday morning service online Not at all
I attend classes, events or gatherings online	I attend classes, events or gatherings online Very frequently (2+ times per month)	I attend classes, events or gatherings online Frequently (averaging 1 time per month)	I attend classes, events or gatherings online Occasionally (4-6 times per year)	I attend classes, events or gatherings online Infrequently (1-3 times per year)	I attend classes, events or gatherings online Not at all
I participate in special events (e.g., concerts, art shows, gatherings)	I participate in special events (e.g., concerts, art shows, gatherings) Very frequently (2+ times per month)	I participate in special events (e.g., concerts, art shows, gatherings) Frequently (averaging 1 time per month)	I participate in special events (e.g., concerts, art shows, gatherings) Occasionally (4-6 times per year)	I participate in special events (e.g., concerts, art shows, gatherings) Infrequently (1-3 times per year)	I participate in special events (e.g., concerts, art shows, gatherings) Not at all

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* 5. For you, personally, how important are each of the following in the mix of qualities that make a good sermon:

	Essential	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
Sermons that relate to contemporary issues	Sermons that relate to contemporary issues Essential	Sermons that relate to contemporary issues Very Important	Sermons that relate to contemporary issues Somewhat Important	Sermons that relate to contemporary issues Not Important
Sermons that make me reflect on issues and events that go beyond my personal life and local community	Sermons that make me reflect on issues and events that go beyond my personal life and local community Essential	Sermons that make me reflect on issues and events that go beyond my personal life and local community Very Important	Sermons that make me reflect on issues and events that go beyond my personal life and local community Somewhat Important	Sermons that make me reflect on issues and events that go beyond my personal life and local community Not Important
Sermons that genuinely flow from the pastor's deep personal experiences and faith / spiritual convictions	Sermons that genuinely flow from the pastor's deep personal experiences and faith / spiritual convictions Essential	Sermons that genuinely flow from the pastor's deep personal experiences and faith / spiritual convictions Very Important	Sermons that genuinely flow from the pastor's deep personal experiences and faith / spiritual convictions Somewhat Important	Sermons that genuinely flow from the pastor's deep personal experiences and faith / spiritual convictions Not Important
Sermons that provide uplifting energy and positive direction	Sermons that provide uplifting energy and positive direction Essential	Sermons that provide uplifting energy and positive direction Very Important	Sermons that provide uplifting energy and positive direction Somewhat Important	Sermons that provide uplifting energy and positive direction Not Important
Sermons that are biblically-based and illustrated	Sermons that are biblically-based and illustrated Essential	Sermons that are biblically-based and illustrated Very Important	Sermons that are biblically-based and illustrated Somewhat Important	Sermons that are biblically-based and illustrated Not Important
Sermons that involve children and youth participation	Sermons that involve children and youth participation Essential	Sermons that involve children and youth participation Very Important	Sermons that involve children and youth participation Somewhat Important	Sermons that involve children and youth participation Not Important
Sermons that are dynamically delivered	Sermons that are dynamically delivered Essential	Sermons that are dynamically delivered Very Important	Sermons that are dynamically delivered Somewhat Important	Sermons that are dynamically delivered Not Important
Sermons that contain scholarly or literary illustrations	Sermons that contain scholarly or literary illustrations Essential	Sermons that contain scholarly or literary illustrations Very Important	Sermons that contain scholarly or literary illustrations Somewhat Important	Sermons that contain scholarly or literary illustrations Not Important
Sermons that are comforting and reassuring	Sermons that are comforting and reassuring Essential	Sermons that are comforting and reassuring Very Important	Sermons that are comforting and reassuring Somewhat Important	Sermons that are comforting and reassuring Not Important
Sermons that are intellectually challenging and thought-provoking	Sermons that are intellectually challenging and thought-provoking Essential	Sermons that are intellectually challenging and thought-provoking Very Important	Sermons that are intellectually challenging and thought-provoking Somewhat Important	Sermons that are intellectually challenging and thought-provoking Not Important
Sermons that incorporate the message of diversity and inclusion, particularly LGBTQ+ and People of Color	Sermons that incorporate the message of diversity and inclusion, particularly LGBTQ+ and People of Color Essential	Sermons that incorporate the message of diversity and inclusion, particularly LGBTQ+ and People of Color Very Important	Sermons that incorporate the message of diversity and inclusion, particularly LGBTQ+ and People of Color Somewhat Important	Sermons that incorporate the message of diversity and inclusion, particularly LGBTQ+ and People of Color Not Important

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Listed below are tasks / roles that SCC is likely to perform. Please assess the level of importance for SCC to thrive in the years ahead:

Other (please specify)

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* 7. In your judgment, how high or low a priority should the new Pastor give to the following focus areas. It is worth remembering that not every focus area can be a top priority - perhaps 3 or 4 can be. You might want to read the entire list before making your priority assessment:

	Very High Priority	High Priority	Moderate Priority	Low Priority
Visits and gives empathetic pastoral care to the sick, shut-in and bereaved	Visits and gives empathetic pastoral care to the sick, shut-in and bereaved Very High Priority	Visits and gives empathetic pastoral care to the sick, shut-in and bereaved High Priority	Visits and gives empathetic pastoral care to the sick, shut-in and bereaved Moderate Priority	Visits and gives empathetic pastoral care to the sick, shut-in and bereaved Low Priority
Prepares and preaches inspiring sermons	Prepares and preaches inspiring sermons Very High Priority	Prepares and preaches inspiring sermons High Priority	Prepares and preaches inspiring sermons Moderate Priority	Prepares and preaches inspiring sermons Low Priority
Participates in local community activities, issues and problem resolution	Participates in local community activities, issues and problem resolution Very High Priority	Participates in local community activities, issues and problem resolution High Priority	Participates in local community activities, issues and problem resolution Moderate Priority	Participates in local community activities, issues and problem resolution Low Priority
Develops and leads inspiring adult education programs	Develops and leads inspiring adult education programs Very High Priority	Develops and leads inspiring adult education programs High Priority	Develops and leads inspiring adult education programs Moderate Priority	Develops and leads inspiring adult education programs Low Priority
Provides pastoral counseling to members with personal, family and/or work related problems	Provides pastoral counseling to members with personal, family and/or work related problems Very High Priority	Provides pastoral counseling to members with personal, family and/or work related problems High Priority	Provides pastoral counseling to members with personal, family and/or work related problems Moderate Priority	Provides pastoral counseling to members with personal, family and/or work related problems Low Priority
Energizes our church school / youth group	Energizes our church school / youth group Very High Priority	Energizes our church school / youth group High Priority	Energizes our church school / youth group Moderate Priority	Energizes our church school / youth group Low Priority
Actively and visibly supports the church's stewardship program	Actively and visibly supports the church's stewardship program Very High Priority	Actively and visibly supports the church's stewardship program High Priority	Actively and visibly supports the church's stewardship program Moderate Priority	Actively and visibly supports the church's stewardship program Low Priority
Plans and leads a program of new member recruitment	Plans and leads a program of new member recruitment Very High Priority	Plans and leads a program of new member recruitment High Priority	Plans and leads a program of new member recruitment Moderate Priority	Plans and leads a program of new member recruitment Low Priority
Understands and acts upon issues of social justice	Understands and acts upon issues of social justice Very High Priority	Understands and acts upon issues of social justice High Priority	Understands and acts upon issues of social justice Moderate Priority	Understands and acts upon issues of social justice Low Priority
Articulates new formats / venues for preaching the word of God	Articulates new formats / venues for preaching the word of God Very High Priority	Articulates new formats / venues for preaching the word of God High Priority	Articulates new formats / venues for preaching the word of God Moderate Priority	Articulates new formats / venues for preaching the word of God Low Priority

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Below is a list of qualities one might seek in a Pastor. Please share how important it is that our new Pastor possess these qualities:

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Less Important	N/A
Enthusiastic	Enthusiastic Very Important	Enthusiastic Somewhat Important	Enthusiastic Less Important	Enthusiastic N/A
Reflective	Reflective Very Important	Reflective Somewhat Important	Reflective Less Important	Reflective N/A
Visionary	Visionary Very Important	Visionary Somewhat Important	Visionary Less Important	Visionary N/A
Patient	Patient Very Important	Patient Somewhat Important	Patient Less Important	Patient N/A
Joyful	Joyful Very Important	Joyful Somewhat Important	Joyful Less Important	Joyful N/A
Experienced	Experienced Very Important	Experienced Somewhat Important	Experienced Less Important	Experienced N/A
Conservative	Conservative Very Important	Conservative Somewhat Important	Conservative Less Important	Conservative N/A
Optimistic	Optimistic Very Important	Optimistic Somewhat Important	Optimistic Less Important	Optimistic N/A
Transparent	Transparent Very Important	Transparent Somewhat Important	Transparent Less Important	Transparent N/A
Collaborative	Collaborative Very Important	Collaborative Somewhat Important	Collaborative Less Important	Collaborative N/A
Fair	Fair Very Important	Fair Somewhat Important	Fair Less Important	Fair N/A
Progressive	Progressive Very Important	Progressive Somewhat Important	Progressive Less Important	Progressive N/A
Teacher	Teacher Very Important	Teacher Somewhat Important	Teacher Less Important	Teacher N/A
Accessible	Accessible Very Important	Accessible Somewhat Important	Accessible Less Important	Accessible N/A
Approachable	Approachable Very Important	Approachable Somewhat Important	Approachable Less Important	Approachable N/A
Counselor	Counselor Very Important	Counselor Somewhat Important	Counselor Less Important	Counselor N/A
Social activist	Social activist Very Important	Social activist Somewhat Important	Social activist Less Important	Social activist N/A
Decisive	Decisive Very Important	Decisive Somewhat Important	Decisive Less Important	Decisive N/A
Team builder	Team builder Very Important	Team builder Somewhat Important	Team builder Less Important	Team builder N/A
Caring	Caring Very Important	Caring Somewhat Important	Caring Less Important	Caring N/A
Problem-solver	Problem-solver Very Important	Problem-solver Somewhat Important	Problem-solver Less Important	Problem-solver N/A
Creative	Creative Very Important	Creative Somewhat Important	Creative Less Important	Creative N/A
Traditional	Traditional Very Important	Traditional Somewhat Important	Traditional Less Important	Traditional N/A
Open-minded	Open-minded Very Important	Open-minded Somewhat Important	Open-minded Less Important	Open-minded N/A
Social	Social Very Important	Social Somewhat Important	Social Less Important	Social N/A
Empathetic	Empathetic Very Important	Empathetic Somewhat Important	Empathetic Less Important	Empathetic N/A
Scholarly	Scholarly Very Important	Scholarly Somewhat Important	Scholarly Less Important	Scholarly N/A
Listener	Listener Very Important	Listener Somewhat Important	Listener Less Important	Listener N/A
Charismatic	Charismatic Very Important	Charismatic Somewhat Important	Charismatic Less Important	Charismatic N/A
Extroverted	Extroverted Very Important	Extroverted Somewhat Important	Extroverted Less Important	Extroverted N/A
Community-catalyst	Community-catalyst Very Important	Community-catalyst Somewhat Important	Community-catalyst Less Important	Community-catalyst N/A
Inclusive	Inclusive Very Important	Inclusive Somewhat Important	Inclusive Less Important	Inclusive N/A
Receptive	Receptive Very Important	Receptive Somewhat Important	Receptive Less Important	Receptive N/A
Balanced	Balanced Very Important	Balanced Somewhat Important	Balanced Less Important	Balanced N/A
Administrator	Administrator Very Important	Administrator Somewhat Important	Administrator Less Important	Administrator N/A
Service-oriented	Service-oriented Very Important	Service-oriented Somewhat Important	Service-oriented Less Important	Service-oriented N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Listed below are images or dominant roles in which a pastor can orient their ministry. To what extent would you like to see the new Pastor emphasize or embody each of these roles?

	Essential	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
Counselor / Healer: Ministry priorities pastoral counseling, finding fulfillment in helping people face their crisis	Counselor / Healer: Ministry priorities pastoral counseling, finding fulfillment in helping people face their crisis Essential	Counselor / Healer: Ministry priorities pastoral counseling, finding fulfillment in helping people face their crisis Very Important	Counselor / Healer: Ministry priorities pastoral counseling, finding fulfillment in helping people face their crisis Somewhat Important	Counselor / Healer: Ministry priorities pastoral counseling, finding fulfillment in helping people face their crisis Not Important
Church Administrator: Ministry fulfillment comes in managing a varied and effective church program and organization	Church Administrator: Ministry fulfillment comes in managing a varied and effective church program and organization Essential	Church Administrator: Ministry fulfillment comes in managing a varied and effective church program and organization Very Important	Church Administrator: Ministry fulfillment comes in managing a varied and effective church program and organization Somewhat Important	Church Administrator: Ministry fulfillment comes in managing a varied and effective church program and organization Not Important
Friend / Fellow Traveler: Ministry is warm and loving, embracing each of us as ordinary human beings	Friend / Fellow Traveler: Ministry is warm and loving, embracing each of us as ordinary human beings Essential	Friend / Fellow Traveler: Ministry is warm and loving, embracing each of us as ordinary human beings Very Important	Friend / Fellow Traveler: Ministry is warm and loving, embracing each of us as ordinary human beings Somewhat Important	Friend / Fellow Traveler: Ministry is warm and loving, embracing each of us as ordinary human beings Not Important
Celebrant / Worship Leader: Ministry is centered in leading the congregation in worship in formal / informal settings	Celebrant / Worship Leader: Ministry is centered in leading the congregation in worship in formal / informal settings Essential	Celebrant / Worship Leader: Ministry is centered in leading the congregation in worship in formal / informal settings Very Important	Celebrant / Worship Leader: Ministry is centered in leading the congregation in worship in formal / informal settings Somewhat Important	Celebrant / Worship Leader: Ministry is centered in leading the congregation in worship in formal / informal settings Not Important
Social Activist: Ministry enjoys being on the cutting edge of social concerns and involvement in community affairs	Social Activist: Ministry enjoys being on the cutting edge of social concerns and involvement in community affairs Essential	Social Activist: Ministry enjoys being on the cutting edge of social concerns and involvement in community affairs Very Important	Social Activist: Ministry enjoys being on the cutting edge of social concerns and involvement in community affairs Somewhat Important	Social Activist: Ministry enjoys being on the cutting edge of social concerns and involvement in community affairs Not Important
Group Facilitator: Ministry works with small groups, helping them relate to the Gospel with educational emphasis	Group Facilitator: Ministry works with small groups, helping them relate to the Gospel with educational emphasis Essential	Group Facilitator: Ministry works with small groups, helping them relate to the Gospel with educational emphasis Very Important	Group Facilitator: Ministry works with small groups, helping them relate to the Gospel with educational emphasis Somewhat Important	Group Facilitator: Ministry works with small groups, helping them relate to the Gospel with educational emphasis Not Important
Witness / Evangelist: Ministry focuses on sharing the Gospel with both those in and outside the Church	Witness / Evangelist: Ministry focuses on sharing the Gospel with both those in and outside the Church Essential	Witness / Evangelist: Ministry focuses on sharing the Gospel with both those in and outside the Church Very Important	Witness / Evangelist: Ministry focuses on sharing the Gospel with both those in and outside the Church Somewhat Important	Witness / Evangelist: Ministry focuses on sharing the Gospel with both those in and outside the Church Not Important
Spiritual Guide: Ministry encourages development of all members' spiritual lives	Spiritual Guide: Ministry encourages development of all members' spiritual lives Essential	Spiritual Guide: Ministry encourages development of all members' spiritual lives Very Important	Spiritual Guide: Ministry encourages development of all members' spiritual lives Somewhat Important	Spiritual Guide: Ministry encourages development of all members' spiritual lives Not Important
Visionary: Ministry explores novel options for SCC as a spiritual home for all people, helping to grow membership	Visionary: Ministry explores novel options for SCC as a spiritual home for all people, helping to grow membership Essential	Visionary: Ministry explores novel options for SCC as a spiritual home for all people, helping to grow membership Very Important	Visionary: Ministry explores novel options for SCC as a spiritual home for all people, helping to grow membership Somewhat Important	Visionary: Ministry explores novel options for SCC as a spiritual home for all people, helping to grow membership Not Important

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What positive qualities of our recent Pastor should our new Pastor emulate?

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* 11. In your opinion, are there areas in which the recent Pastoral ministry could have been approached differently? Your input will help the Search Committee craft a Pastor profile that best reflects our collective vision for church leadership.

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* 12. What SCC strengths should we keep intact and / or grow in the years ahead?

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* 13. What shortcomings, if any, must SCC address to ensure long-term viability?

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* 14. Should SCC continue new initiatives / direction taken over the past few years relative to issues such as diversity, equity and inclusion; social justice (e.g., Black Lives Matter), environmental justice, LGBTQ+ issues?

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* 15. Is there anything else that you would like to share that would be helpful to the Search Committee?

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* 16. Household Composition: Age of Adults in Household - check all that apply:

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 17. Household Composition: Age range of children - check all that apply, if applicable:

0-4

5-10

11-13

14-18

19-24

25+

Not Applicable

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* 18. Household Composition: Previous religious affiliations - check all that apply:

Congregational

Episcopalian

Presbyterian

Other Protestant

Catholic

Jewish

None

Other (please specify)

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* 19. Household Composition: Ethnicity - check all that apply:

Asian

Caucasian

Person of Color

Multi-Racial

Other (please specify)

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* 20. Optional: Please share your name and contact information so that we might have the option to follow up:

Name

Email Address

Phone Number

	Essential	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
Create a fun, open, vibrant and inviting environment	Create a fun, open, vibrant and inviting environment Essential	Create a fun, open, vibrant and inviting environment Very Important	Create a fun, open, vibrant and inviting environment Somewhat Important	Create a fun, open, vibrant and inviting environment Not Important
Offer a non-traditional music program (popular music, new instruments, rotating singers / talent)	Offer a non-traditional music program (popular music, new instruments, rotating singers / talent) Essential	Offer a non-traditional music program (popular music, new instruments, rotating singers / talent) Very Important	Offer a non-traditional music program (popular music, new instruments, rotating singers / talent) Somewhat Important	Offer a non-traditional music program (popular music, new instruments, rotating singers / talent) Not Important
Help visitors come away feeling uplifted, inspired and empowered to make a difference	Help visitors come away feeling uplifted, inspired and empowered to make a difference Essential	Help visitors come away feeling uplifted, inspired and empowered to make a difference Very Important	Help visitors come away feeling uplifted, inspired and empowered to make a difference Somewhat Important	Help visitors come away feeling uplifted, inspired and empowered to make a difference Not Important
Provide visitors with an opportunity to make social connections / build community	Provide visitors with an opportunity to make social connections / build community Essential	Provide visitors with an opportunity to make social connections / build community Very Important	Provide visitors with an opportunity to make social connections / build community Somewhat Important	Provide visitors with an opportunity to make social connections / build community Not Important
Continue its commitment to missions (e.g., hunger, environmental justice)	Continue its commitment to missions (e.g., hunger, environmental justice) Essential	Continue its commitment to missions (e.g., hunger, environmental justice) Very Important	Continue its commitment to missions (e.g., hunger, environmental justice) Somewhat Important	Continue its commitment to missions (e.g., hunger, environmental justice) Not Important
Offer adult education classes that deepen spirituality	Offer adult education classes that deepen spirituality Essential	Offer adult education classes that deepen spirituality Very Important	Offer adult education classes that deepen spirituality Somewhat Important	Offer adult education classes that deepen spirituality Not Important
Continue an open and affirming culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all people	Continue an open and affirming culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all people Essential	Continue an open and affirming culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all people Very Important	Continue an open and affirming culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all people Somewhat Important	Continue an open and affirming culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all people Not Important
Serve the local community (e.g., Thanksgiving feast, Gillespie dinners)	Serve the local community (e.g., Thanksgiving feast, Gillespie dinners) Essential	Serve the local community (e.g., Thanksgiving feast, Gillespie dinners) Very Important	Serve the local community (e.g., Thanksgiving feast, Gillespie dinners) Somewhat Important	Serve the local community (e.g., Thanksgiving feast, Gillespie dinners) Not Important
Enable visitors to feel part of a spiritual community	Enable visitors to feel part of a spiritual community Essential	Enable visitors to feel part of a spiritual community Very Important	Enable visitors to feel part of a spiritual community Somewhat Important	Enable visitors to feel part of a spiritual community Not Important
Engage the community in novel and new ways	Engage the community in novel and new ways Essential	Engage the community in novel and new ways Very Important	Engage the community in novel and new ways Somewhat Important	Engage the community in novel and new ways Not Important
Offer an invigorated children's program and youth group	Offer an invigorated children's program and youth group Essential	Offer an invigorated children's program and youth group Very Important	Offer an invigorated children's program and youth group Somewhat Important	Offer an invigorated children's program and youth group Not Important
Deliver an inspiring worship experience	Deliver an inspiring worship experience Essential	Deliver an inspiring worship experience Very Important	Deliver an inspiring worship experience Somewhat Important	Deliver an inspiring worship experience Not Important
Provide a traditional music program (hymns, choir, piano / organ)	Provide a traditional music program (hymns, choir, piano / organ) Essential	Provide a traditional music program (hymns, choir, piano / organ) Very Important	Provide a traditional music program (hymns, choir, piano / organ) Somewhat Important	Provide a traditional music program (hymns, choir, piano / organ) Not Important
Offer a variety of worship formats (e.g., in church, at beach, in woods, online)	Offer a variety of worship formats (e.g., in church, at beach, in woods, online) Essential	Offer a variety of worship formats (e.g., in church, at beach, in woods, online) Very Important	Offer a variety of worship formats (e.g., in church, at beach, in woods, online) Somewhat Important	Offer a variety of worship formats (e.g., in church, at beach, in woods, online) Not Important
Offer a community forum for reflection and meditation	Offer a community forum for reflection and meditation Essential	Offer a community forum for reflection and meditation Very Important	Offer a community forum for reflection and meditation Somewhat Important	Offer a community forum for reflection and meditation Not Important

Saugatuck Congregational Church (SCC) Pastor Survey Please hit 'Done' at the end of the survey - otherwise your survey won't count! Thank you - your feedback is important.

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* 1. We request that each adult (and confirmand) within a household complete this survey. Please let us know if you are completing this survey for yourself or your household:

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* 2. Please select which affiliation with SCC best describes you:

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* 3. We are interested in your involvement with SCC. Have you ever been on Council, a Board or a Committee?

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* 4. Which best describes your attendance at SCC in the past year?

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* 5. For you, personally, how important are each of the following in the mix of qualities that make a good sermon:

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* 6. Listed below are tasks / roles that SCC is likely to perform. Please assess the level of importance for SCC to thrive in the years ahead:

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* 7. In your judgment, how high or low a priority should the new Pastor give to the following focus areas. It is worth remembering that not every focus area can be a top priority - perhaps 3 or 4 can be. You might want to read the entire list before making your priority assessment:

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* 8. Below is a list of qualities one might seek in a Pastor. Please share how important it is that our new Pastor possess these qualities:

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* 9. Listed below are images or dominant roles in which a pastor can orient their ministry. To what extent would you like to see the new Pastor emphasize or embody each of these roles?

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* 10. What positive qualities of our recent Pastor should our new Pastor emulate?

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* 11. In your opinion, are there areas in which the recent Pastoral ministry could have been approached differently? Your input will help the Search Committee craft a Pastor profile that best reflects our collective vision for church leadership.

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* 12. What SCC strengths should we keep intact and / or grow in the years ahead?

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* 13. What shortcomings, if any, must SCC address to ensure long-term viability?

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* 14. Should SCC continue new initiatives / direction taken over the past few years relative to issues such as diversity, equity and inclusion; social justice (e.g., Black Lives Matter), environmental justice, LGBTQ+ issues?

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* 15. Is there anything else that you would like to share that would be helpful to the Search Committee?

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* 16. Household Composition: Age of Adults in Household - check all that apply:

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* 17. Household Composition: Age range of children - check all that apply, if applicable:

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* 18. Household Composition: Previous religious affiliations - check all that apply:

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* 19. Household Composition: Ethnicity - check all that apply:

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* 20. Optional: Please share your name and contact information so that we might have the option to follow up:

Saugatuck Congregational Church (SCC) Pastor Survey
Please hit 'Done' at the end of the survey - otherwise your survey won't count! Thank you - your feedback is important.