Laity Insight on District Support As we look toward the future of United Methodism in the North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church, I would greatly appreciate your input in regard to the ministry of our District Superintendents and our District Strategic Growth Teams. Their relationship with the local church is vital to our connectional system and your insight as a lay person is invaluable. —Bishop Dease Question Title * 1. How often do you have conversations with your District Superintendent? Frequently Regularly (at least once a month) On occasion (a couple of times a year) Rarely (once a year or less) Never Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. In your opinion, how important is the ministry of the District Superintendent? Essential Very valuable Somewhat valuable Not so valuable Not at all valuable Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. How much attention does the local church need from the District Superintendent? Frequent attention Monthly attention Occasional attention Rarely needs attention None Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. How much attention does the local church need from the District Office? Frequent attention Monthly attention Occasional attention Rarely needs attention None Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. How would you rate the availability of your District Superintendent? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. The District Superintendent’s role is defined in the Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church as a “Mission Specialist.” How well does the District Superintendent in conjunction with the District Office foster innovation and creativity in mission and ministry? Often When needed and when requested On occasion Not as often as it's needed Not at all Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. In your understanding, what is the role of the District Strategic Growth Team (DSGT)? Question Title * 8. How effective has the District Strategic Growth Team been in strategic planning for the district? Extremely effective Very effective Somewhat effective Not so effective Not at all effective I am not familiar with the District Strategic Growth Team Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. Are there adjustments that you feel would benefit the District Strategic Growth Team's work? Question Title * 10. Describe the type of District Support that is most helpful for clergy Question Title * 11. Describe the type of District Support is most helpful for Local Church Lay Leadership Question Title * 12. Please share any other insightful input below Question Title * 13. My church is in a (select all that apply) Rural setting Small town Mid-size town or city Suburban setting City Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. My role at my local church is (select all that apply) Church member Committee member Committee chair Lay leader Church Council member or One Board/Simplified Board member Church staff member Other (please specify) Done
