Your feedback is important to us. Please take your time to answer the questions about your experience of faith and life at BBC. All responses will be completely anonymous and will be compiled into a report for the congregation. This survey typically takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete.

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1. How often do you attend services at Bridgewater Baptist Church?

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2. How often do you attend the online services at bridgewaterbaptist.com?

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3. How satisfied are you with the overall experience of our Church?

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4. How welcoming do you find the church community?

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5. How well does the church communicate upcoming events and news?

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6. How would you describe the culture and atmosphere of BBC?

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7. Beyond Sunday morning, in which ministries of BBC have you participated in the past few years?

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8. Regarding your experience of attending BBC, please choose the response that best fits each statement.

  Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree
I have experienced spiritual growth in my life.
I have gained deeper understanding of the Bible.
I have experienced the presence of Christ in my life.
I have experienced the love and grace of Christ in community.
I have gained a fuller appreciation of the broader expressions of the Christian faith.
I have gained a broader perspective on the relevance of Christian faith in contemporary society.
I have felt a part of God's mission in the world, bringing his love and hope to others.
I have been able to contribute my gifts and talents toward the ministry and mission of Christ.
I have appreciated the spirit of worship during our services.
I feel that BBC is my Church home.

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9. What aspects of this Church have had the greatest impact upon your life?

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10. Do you have any questions or comments about volunteering at BBC? Are there areas within our church's ministry where you would like an opportunity to serve?

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11. As you reflect on your experience of worship at BBC, please indicate which response best reflects perspective.

  Strongly Agree Agree I don't know Disagree Strongly Disagree
I look forward to worshiping each week at BBC.
I feel welcomed by the ushers each week when I come to worship.
I want an usher to bring me to my seat rather than just pass me a bulletin.
The fellowship coffee times are important to me.
The monthly potlucks are important to me.
I appreciate the inclusion of different styles of worship music.
I experience a welcoming atmosphere and friendliness at BBC.
I am proud to invite friends and family to experience worship services at BBC.
The worship services are consistent and leaders seem well prepared.
The quality of the prelude and postlude music is important to me.
The singing of traditional hymns is an important part of worship.
The singing of contemporary praise songs enhances my experience of worship.
I appreciate being introduced to new songs of worship.
I appreciate the choir's contribution to worship.
I appreciate the addition of quiet and reflective interludes during worship.
I appreciate the balance of joyful and reflective music.
I would like to see more congregational participation during worship services through responsive readings and prayers.
I appreciate the printed bulletin that includes an order of worship.
I would like to see the church return to passing the offering plates.
The children's ministry in the service is meaningful and valued.
The junior church ministry is well prepared and valuable.
The nursery ministry is well organized.
The worship services incorporate meaningful congregational participation.
The preaching ministry is consistently meaningful and valued.
The times of prayer are meaningful and valued.

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12. Reflecting on the preaching ministry at BBC, please indicate which responses best represent your experience.

  Strongly Agree Agree I don't know Disagree Strongly Disagree
I look forward to the weekly sermons.
I like it when the Pastors preach in a sermon series that explores a particular book of the Bible or topic.
BBC sermons are informative and thought-provoking.
I find the sermons at BBC emotionally engaging.
BBC sermons challenge me to grow in my faith.
The sermons at BBC are often uplifting and encouraging.
The use of visuals enhances the sermon.
I find the sermon provides fresh perspectives on the Bible.
Storytelling effectively enhances the sermon, making it memorable.
I find the sermons tell me what I already know.
The sermon is most often grounded in scripture.
The sermon consistently points people to Jesus, our Saviour and Lord.

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13. Please select the response that best applies to your experience of the Pastors and Church Staff.

  Strongly Agree Agree I don't know Disagree Strong Disagree
I find the Pastors and staff are interested and concerned about our congregation.
I find the Pastors and staff friendly, available, and helpful.
I find the Pastors and staff are competent in their roles and responsibilities.

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14. Please share any additional comments or questions regarding Pastoral care and visitation.

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15. Please share any additional comments or questions regarding Childrens or Youth Ministry at BBC.

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16. Would you agree or disagree with the following statements about our church?

  Strongly Agree Agree I don't know Disagree Strongly Disagree
BBC should continue to embrace the unity of the Church through ecumenical worship and outreach with other churches.
The worship services and ministry programs of BBC should reach broadly for all generations in our community.
BBC should promote diversity, equity and inclusion by celebrating God's love and gifting of all people.
Opening our church facility to community events and groups is a part of our witness for Christ.
BBC needs to continue to grow and expand its ministry to younger generations.
BBC needs to continue to enhance the quality of its services and programs.
The online presence of BBC is a vital part of our missional outreach.
The monthly CKBW radio broadcast is a vital part of our missional outreach.
The monthly nursing home services are a vital part of our missional outreach.

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17. How do you prefer to give tithes and offerings to the church?

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18. How well do you understand BBC's connection to our partner associations?

  Clear understanding Very Familiar Familiar Some what familiar Not at all
Bridgewater Inter-Church Council
Bridgewater and Area Inter-Church Food Bank
Lunenburg and Queens United Baptist Association
Long Lake Camp
Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada
Acadia Divinity College
Crandall University
Halifax Chaplaincy
Canadian Association for Baptist Freedoms
Atlantic Society of Biblical Equality
Baptist World Alliance
Soul's Harbour
Bridgewater Salvation Army
Canadian Baptist Ministries
Our Canadian Baptist Ministries Partners in Mission (Andre Sibomana, Laura Muema, and Katherine Scott)

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19. Which missional partners do you feel are most important for BBC to work with?

  Very Important Important I don't know Low importance Not important
Bridgewater Inter-Church Council
Bridgewater and Area Inter-Church Food Bank
Lunenburg and Queens United Baptist Association
Long Lake Camp
Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada
Acadia Divinity College
Crandall University
Halifax Chaplaincy
Canadian Association for Baptist Freedoms
Atlantic Society of Biblical Equality
Baptist World Alliance
Soul's Harbour
Bridgewater Salvation Army
Canadian Baptist Ministries
Canadian Baptist Ministries Partners in Mission (Andre Sibomana, Laura Muema, and Katherine Scott)
Finally, please take a few minutes to answer these last open-ended questions. Your opinion matters!

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20. Please share briefly what you most appreciate about BBC.

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21. What ministries or programs do you wish were available to you at BBC?

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22. Please share any concerns or things you wish were improved at BBC.

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23. Do you identify as

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24. Which generation are you a part of?

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