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Family & Intergenerational Faith Formation Survey

We are conducting a national study to identify how well churches are implementing practices of family faith formation and intergenerational ministry and faith formation. The survey is designed so that every church can participate in this study. 

Through the survey we hope to identify churches that are offering family and/or intergenerational faith formation programming at their church so that we can create a report with models and examples to help all churches embrace family and intergenerational models of faith formation. 

The results of the survey and models will be available to all churches. We really appreciate your time in completing this survey and describing what you are doing. Please complete the survey by April 24, 2023.

Thank You!
John Roberto
(jroberto@lifelongfaith.com)
1.Your Leadership Role (Select Only One)(Required.)
2.Your Information
Please share with us your name and email address so we can contact for further information. 
3.Your Church(Required.)
4.Your Location(Required.)
5.Your Denomination(Required.)
6.Your Church Size
(average weekly worship - individual members)(Required.)
7.Cultural Groups in Your Church
(Check as many as apply.)(Required.)
8.Family Faith Formation in Your Church
Please rate how effectively your church implements the following practices in family faith formation.
(Required.)
Not Effective
Somewhat Effective
Moderately Effective
Very Effective
Highly Effective
Our church helps parents (or caregivers) grow in faith and discipleship, and practice a vital and informed Christian faith.
Our church helps grandparents grow in faith and discipleship, and practice a vital and informed Christian faith.
Our church teaches parents the practices for forming faith at home (e.g., celebrating rituals and milestones, praying, serving, learning the Christian faith, reading the Bible).
Our church teaches grandparents the practices for forming faith at home.
Our church equips parents with the knowledge and skills for parenting today.
Our church provides experiences for the whole family that promote growth in faith and discipleship.
Our church provides families with resources to nurture growth in Christian faith and practice at home.
Our church connects with families at home through social media and a website with content for family faith practices and parent formation.
9.Family Faith Formation Programming
Check all that apply.(Required.)
10.Family-Centered Program
If you conduct a regular program for families at your church, please share with us a brief description of the program: frequency of programs (monthly, weekly), timing (when programs are offered), topics addressed, resources used etc. 
11.Intergenerational Faith Formation for All Ages Together
Please rate how effectively your church implements the following practices in intergenerational ministry and faith formation.(Required.)
Not Effective
Somewhat Effective
Moderately 
Very Effective
Highly Effective
Our church builds caring relationships among the generations through existing church ministries and events (e.g., through worship, learning, service, and community events and activities).
Our church creates intentional opportunities for bringing the generations together to build relationships and engage in shared activities.
Our church brings all generations together in Sunday/weekend worship, including children and youth.
Our church engages all generations in leadership roles in Sunday worship (music, reading, praying, etc.)
Our church regularly brings all generations together for learning programs and activities that teach the Bible and the Christian tradition.
Our church regularly brings together the generations to learn from each other, share their faith stories, and find support for practicing their faith in daily life. 
Our church regularly brings together all generations to nurture their spiritual life through prayer and spiritual practices and disciplines.
Our church regularly brings all generations together in actions that serve the poor and vulnerable, locally and globally. 
Our church regularly brings all generations together in actions that promote justice and advocacy, locally and globally.
12.Intergenerational Faith Formation Programming (all ages together)
(Please check all that apply.)(Required.)
13.Intergenerational All Ages Program
If you conduct a regular intergenerational program for all ages at your church, please share with us a brief description of the program: frequency of programs (monthly, weekly), timing (when programs are offered), topics addressed, resources used etc. 
14.Challenges: What are two of the most significant challenges you and your  church face in offering family or intergenerational faith formation?
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