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Understanding your Baptismal Promises in Daily Christian Life

NW MN Synod Behold Congregational Survey

WHAT IS "BEHOLD THE NEW HAS COME"? Behold the New Has Come! is a project of the NW MN Synod exploring how each of us is living out our baptismal promises in daily life as a part of our Christian faith. Thank you for joining us as we celebrate and learn about our call to live out our baptismal promises in the world.

Why are your answers important for your congregation and the whole church? These questions with help your congregation and the NW MN Synod learn more about how you understand your baptismal promises and how you understand your congregation's role in your community beyond the walls of the church building.

Who should participate in this survey? Any members of the church who have been baptized and are participating in the holy sacrament of Communion are welcome and invited to answer the questions in this survey.
1.How important is it for you to include your faith into your daily life?(Required.)
2.How many times a week do you ask Jesus for guidance on how to follow him in your home or workplace?(Required.)
3.How many times a week do you refer to God or Jesus in conversation?(Required.)
4.How many times a week do you pray for or with someone in need of prayer or care?(Required.)
5.I believe God is present in my life.(Required.)
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Always
6.I see God working in the world through the people around me.(Required.)
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Always
7.I practice my faith through the following (select all that apply):(Required.)
Baptismal Promises
1. I will live among God's faithful people;
2. I will hear the word of God and share in the Lord's Supper;
3. I will proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed;
4. I will serve all people following the example of Christ;
5. I will strive for justice and peace in all the earth.
8.How well do you feel you understand the concept of living out your baptismal promises?(Required.)
9.In what setting do you feel most supported in living out your baptismal promises?(Required.)
10.I the past month, I have lived out my Christan faith through work/volunteer work.(Required.)
11.In the past month, I have lived out my Christian faith in my neighborhood.(Required.)
12.In the past month, I have lived out my Christian faith through supporting the stranger or defending the less fortunate.(Required.)
13.Which aspects of your daily life do you feel are most influenced by your baptismal promises? Select all that apply.(Required.)
14.I understand living out my baptism out in the world outside the church building as a part of my identity and purpose.(Required.)
15.What challenges do you face in living out your baptismal promises?
16.Please share any additional thoughts on how the church can support you in living out your baptismal promises.
17.What is the name and location of the congregation you attend? (e.g., Faith Lutheran in Prairieville)(Required.)
18.Which type of leader(s) does your congregation currently have? Select all that apply.(Required.)
19.What area of employment would you say you work in?(Required.)
20.What is your age range?(Required.)
Thank you for helping us learn and understand how people who are called as disciples of Jesus are living out their faith and their baptismal promises in the world. We welcome ideas about how we might better serve you and your community.

Do you have a story about living your baptismal promises in the workplace or in your community? Email jjohns52@cord.edu.

“At its heart, Behold, the New Has Come! is about helping congregations rediscover that the church exists not mainly to preserve itself, but to form and send baptized people into the world God loves --- and trusting that, in doing so, new life will come.”