Fairfield Baptist Church Congregational Survey - The Pulse 2022

The Church Council of Fairfield Baptist Church is so thankful for God's hand and blessing on this church. We have seen how God has worked through the congregation and staff in improving the overall viability and health of Fairfield Baptist Church. To God be the glory!

This survey should take you about 10 minutes to complete, all questions are optional, so please feel free to skip a question that you might not be comfortable providing an answer to.

We would love to hear from you on this survey! Thank you for taking the time to help us make FBC the best it can be!

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* 1. In an average month, how often do you attend Sunday morning Worship Services in person? (Select one)

Less than 1 Sunday a month

1 Sunday a month

2 Sundays a month

3 Sundays a month

4 Sundays a month

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* 2. In an average month, how often do you attend Sunday morning Worship Services online? (Select one)

Less than 1 Sunday a month

1 Sunday a month

2 Sundays a month

3 Sundays a month

4 Sundays a month

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* 3. FBC Services are both Biblically sound and relevant to our times and community. (Select one)

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree or DIsagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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* 4. How would you describe your current involvement with Life Groups through FBC? (Select one)

I've never been involved with a Life Group through FBC.

I have been in the past but am not currently involved with a Life Group through FBC.

I am currently in a Life Group through FBC but would like to consider changing to a different group.

I am currently in a Life Group through FBC and plan to continue with this group.

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* 5. How would you describe your current involvement with Bible Study Groups through FBC? (Select one)

I've never been involved with a Bible Study through FBC.

I have been in the past but am not currently involved with a Bible Study through FBC.

I am currently in a Bible Study through FBC but would like to consider changing to a different activity.

I am currently in a Bible Study through FBC and plan to continue with this activity.

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* 6. How would you describe your current involvement with volunteering at FBC? (Select one)

I've never been a volunteer at FBC.

I have been in the past but am not currently involved with volunteering at FBC.

I am currently volunteering at FBC but would like to consider changing to a different activity.

I am currently volunteering at FBC and plan to continue with this activity.

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* 7. I am encouraged by the direction of the leadership at FBC. (Select one)

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree or DIsagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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* 8. Please describe how approachable the Pastoral Staff are: (Select one)

All pastors are usually approachable.

Some pastors are usually approachable.

I find the pastoral staff at FBC unapproachable.

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* 9. Please describe how loved and cared for you feel by the staff: (Select one)

The staff always make me feel very loved and cared for.

The staff usually make me feel loved and cared for.

The staff sometimes make me feel loved and cared for.

The staff do not make me feel loved and cared for.

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* 10. Please describe how loved and cared for you feel by the deacons: (Select one)

The deacons always make me feel very loved and cared for.

The deacons usually make me feel loved and cared for.

The deacons sometimes make me feel loved and cared for.

The deacons do not make me feel loved and cared for.

I do not know who the deacons are at FBC.

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* 11. Are you currently being discipled? (Select one)

There is no one who regularly or intentionally disciples me.

I have a friend who disciples me on a fairly regular basis.

I am very committed and have a friend who disciples me on a very regular basis.

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* 12. Are you currently discipling others? (Select one)

There is no one I regularly meet with to disciple, and I’m ok with that

There is no one I regularly meet with to disciple, but I would like to get more involved

I regularly disciple someone but I need more resources how to do this better

I regularly disciple someone and I’m OK

I regularly disciple someone and would love to teach others how to do this!

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* 13. Does FBC provide you with the tools you need to disciple someone else? (Select one)

Yes

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* 14. How well does FBC equip you to disciple someone else? (Select one)

I think FBC regularly helps me know how to disciple someone else.

I feel like there are resources at FBC to help me disciple someone but I don't always understand how to access those resources.

I'm not sure how FBC is equipping me to disciple someone else.

I don't really feel like FBC is equipping me to disciple someone else very well.

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* 15. Have you shared the Gospel with a neighbor, friend, co-worker, or family member in the last month? (Select one)

Yes

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* 16. My Life Group is an important part of my Spiritual Growth? (Select one)

Yes

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* 17. I understand what is expected of me as a member of FBC? (Select one)

Yes

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* 18. How would you describe your understanding of these expectations as a member of FBC? (Select one)

FBC does a very good job of explaining what the expectations of a member are.

I think that I know what the expectations of a member are.

I don't know what the expectations of a member are.

I've never heard of what the expectations of a member are.

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* 19. As a result of my involvement with FBC, I am growing spiritually? (Select one)

Yes

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* 20. My understanding of God has deepened as a result of worship at FBC? (Select one)

Yes

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* 21. The mission of FBC is...

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* 22. What benefits have you gained by attending our monthly Breakthrough meetings? If you have not attended, what factors are limiting you from doing so?

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* 23. What benefits have you gained by attending our quarterly business meetings? If you have not attended, what factors are limiting you from doing so?

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* 24. If you are a regular contributor to FBC, what value do you see coming from your contributions? If you are not a regular contributor, what factors are limiting you from doing so?

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* 25. What is your gender? (Select one)

Female

Male

Prefer not to answer

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* 26. What is your age? (Select one)

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Prefer Not to Answer

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* 27. What is your race / ethnicity? (Select all that apply)

American Indian or Alaska Native.....

Asian.....

Black or African American.....

Hispanic or Latino.....

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander....

White or Caucasian....

Prefer Not to Answer

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* 28. What is your marital status? (Select one)

Married

Widowed

Separated

Divorced

Single

Prefer not to answer

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* 29. How many children are living in your home? (Select one)

Prefer not to answer

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* 30. Are you a member of FBC? (Select one)

Yes

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* 31. I have been a member / attendee for.... (Select one)

Less than 1 Year

1-2 Years

3-5 Years

6-10 Years

10+ Years

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* 32. Thank you for your time in completing this survey! Your response is very important to us. If there are additional comments or concerns that FBC leadership is not adequately addressing, please let us know below. Would you consider meeting with a Church Council member to discuss this? If so, please leave your name and best contact information in the comment box.