Lutheran Youth of North Seattle (LYONS) Vision Survey

LYONS has been bringing youth together in Christian fellowship for 20 years. Looking forward to the next 20 years, we are seeking ways to improve and revise the LYONS program. This survey is designed for parents, congregation members and youth participants. Please answer all questions as appropriate based on your involvement and/or understanding of LYONS.  (LYONS youth: please make sure you answer questions 1-5.)

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* 1. Pick and rank the top 5 of the following LYONS events that you feel are most valuable (or; you are most likely to attend; you think are the most fun).

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* 2. What makes you want to attend (or support) a LYONS event?

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* 3. What discourages you or prevents you from attending (or supporting) a LYONS event?

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* 4. What are the most effective methods of getting information to me about upcoming events, activities, reminders, and schedule/location changes? Check all that apply

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* 5. LYONS’ Mission is to create a cooperative ministry committed to serving and welcoming all youth in Christ-centered community of worship, witness, service, education, and fun.
What additional and/or new events/activities/ministries/initiatives might assist LYONS in realizing this Mission? (Please list your ideas below)

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* 6. LYONS is a cooperative ministry committed to serving and welcoming all youth in Christ-centered community of worship, witness, service, education, and fun. What additional and/or new events/activities/ministries/initiatives might assist LYONS in realizing our Mission Statement. (Check all that apply)

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* 7. LYONS relies on resources from several local Lutheran congregations to complete its mission. What can your congregation in its unique ministry contribute to our shared ministry of LYONS? (Check all that apply)

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* 8. In baptism parents and congregation members promise to help raise children in the Christian faith. How can you fulfill this promise with regards to youth ministry now and in the future? (such as chaperone for events, praying for our youth, assist in planning or executing events, providing transportation, lead Bible study for small groups, practicing faith at home, etc.) (Please list some items below)

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* 9. For Parent/Guardians of LYONS and pre-LYONS age children, what are your expectation of LYONS and what would you like the LYONS ministry to impart on your child? (Please describe below)

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* 10. Do you feel the LYONS ministry is integrated into the ministries of its member congregations to its fullest? What could we do to make it better?
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