Michigan Regional Clergy Survey Tell us about yourself: Question Title * 1. Which statement best reflects you? Retired, not serving a congregation Retired, serving a congregation Actively serving as pastor, FT Actively serving as pastor, PT Under care, serving as chaplain or other position Not currently serving, but in the search process Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Which statement best reflects your status: Ordained, Disciples of Christ Ordained, other denomination, serving a Disciples Congregation Commissioned Minister, Disciples of Christ None of the above or unsure Question Title * 3. How long have you been at your current position? 0-3 years 4-7 years 8-15 years 16+ years Question Title * 4. Birth Year? 1925-1945 1946-1960 1961-1981 1982-2004 Question Title * 5. Highest degree? HS Diploma BA or BS degree M. Div. or MAV D. Min. PhD Question Title * 6. How many years have (or did) you receive a salary in ministry? 0-5 6-15 16-25 26-35 36+ Question Title * 7. How many years have you been in the Michigan Region? 0-5 6-15 16+ Question Title * 8. Where did you grow up? Michigan In the Midwest Outside of the Midwest Question Title * 9. What was your tradition before becoming a pastor? Disciples of Christ A different denomination Unaffiliated Concerning the quality of life of Michigan Clergy: Question Title * 10. My congregation encourages me to take time tin personal and spiritual development: Rarely Sometimes Often Always Question Title * 11. I feel like I have adequate time to deepen my relationship with God. Rarely Sometimes Often Always Question Title * 12. I feel like I have adequate time to deepen my relationship with my spouse and family. Not married/no family Rerely Sometimes Often Always Question Title * 13. I have numerous friends outside of the church Not really A few Some So many you wouldn't believe it Question Title * 14. Ministry provides me with a living salary I do not receive a salary I strongly disagree It is low It is ok - I'm getting by It is embarrassingly high Question Title * 15. What is your salary and benefits range? (Optional and helpful... individual data not shared) I prefer not to answer Les than $20,000 per year $20,000-$40,000 per year $40,000-$60,000 per year $60,000+ The Search and Call Process: Question Title * 16. 1. Last time you were in the Search and Call process, were you considering call in just the Michigan Region, or outside the region? Just in Michigan Michigan and beyond I was never in Search and Call Question Title * 17. In working with the Michigan Region in search and call, did you feel you had access with Regional Staff to discuss your next position? I didn't try to contact regional staff I felt the response was poor I felt the response was good and adequate The response from the regional staff exceeded my expectations Question Title * 18. Did you feel like the search and call process led you to a good match with your current congregation? I keep wondering who thought this was a good match. I feel like the process did as good as it could with its limitations. This is a pretty good match overall. This was a match made in heaven Not applicable Question Title * 19. Was there good communication during the process: Yes No Adequate Not applicable Connectedness: Question Title * 20. I feel connected with other Disciples clergy. Never Sometimes Often Always Question Title * 21. I participate in Michigan Region opportunities for clergy, including: (choose all that apply) Annual Retreat Zoom Conferences Boundary and Anti-racism trainings Others Question Title * 22. I feel connected with Regional staff and comfortable calling them when needed. Absolutely not Maybe Sometimes Always Desire to learn and develop: Question Title * 23. I have a desire to improve my skills as a minister I have a deep hunger I am pretty curious I feel adequate, but would consider opportunities to learn Not really a priority with me Question Title * 24. Topics that I would like to learn about: 1. 2. 3. Question Title * 25. Topics that I feel I could teach other colleagues about: 1. 2. 3. Other issues: Question Title * 26. Congregations, and the Region report difficulty in recruiting clergy to serve Michigan Region churches. In your opinion, what do you feel are the biggest hurdles for recruiting clergy to serve in Michigan? Question Title * 27. In your opinion, what could congregations or the Region do to appeal to broader groups of clergy? Question Title * 28. Suggestions I would like the Region to consider: Done