Youth Ministry Survey Question Title * 1. What is your current role for the church? Question Title * 2. How long have you been in this role? Less than 6 months 6 to 12 months 1 to 3 years 4 to 5 years 6 years or more Question Title * 3. On average, how many youth (grade 7-12) are present for your iteration of youth group/youth program? Question Title * 4. What is the primary racial/ethnic make-up of your youth group? (select all that apply) American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black/African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White/Caucasian Is this different than your church? Question Title * 5. How often does your youth group meet? Every day 2 to 3 times a week About once per week Once every two weeks Once per month Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. What does faith formation look like in your context? Question Title * 7. What is the purpose of your youth gathering? (select all that apply) Social Faith development Athletic Mission Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. What is the structure of a typical youth group meeting? Question Title * 9. What issues/social justice issues are most important to your youth? Question Title * 10. In what ways are your youth engaged in missional work within the community? Question Title * 11. Have you/your youth group ever attended a Regional Youth Event or Denominational Youth Event? Yes No Question Title * 12. What opportunities would you like to see developed for youth at the local level? (choose all that apply) Programs: Please specify Events Scholarships Mission Trips Other: Please specify Other or Programs (please specify what other opportunities or programs you would like to see developed at the local level) Question Title * 13. What opportunities would you like to see developed for youth at the regional level? (choose all that apply) Programs: Please specify Events Scholarships Mission Trips Other: Please specify Other or Programs (please specify what other opportunities or programs you would like to see developed at the regional level) Question Title * 14. What opportunities would you like to see developed for youth at the denominational level? (choose all that apply) Programs: Please specify Events Scholarships Mission trips Other: Please specify Other or Programs (please specify what other opportunities or programs you would like to see developed at the denominational level) Question Title * 15. What do you feel is most needed to help you thrive and grow your youth ministry (personally and/or professionally)? Question Title * 16. Do you feel your graduating high school students are prepared for their young adult years based upon their faith development? Yes No Question Title * 17. Do you have volunteers that work with you on a regular basis Yes No If yes, what kind of training have they received? Question Title * 18. What additional information/suggestions would you like to share with the planning team and DOC Staff for Youth & Young Adult Ministries? Question Title * 19. What are your best sources for youth programs? Word of mouth Seminaries Publications Denominational offerings Please list specific names, if applicable. Question Title * 20. What are your best sources for information on mission trips/outreach events? Question Title * 21. How do you keep yourself grounded and energized for your ministry with youth? Question Title * 22. Have you attended Disciples Youth Ministry Network (DYMN) retreats or other youth ministry nurture and training events? Yes No If yes, what other such events have you attended? Question Title * 23. Do your youth have leadership training opportunities? Yes No If yes, what sort? Question Title * 24. Do your youth have leadership training opportunities in your local congregation? Describe. Question Title * 25. Do your youth attend regional camps and conferences? Yes No Question Title * 26. Do your youth leaders serve as counselors at your regional camps and conferences? Done
