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* 1. Please indicate your gender

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* 2. To which age group do you belong?

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* 3. Do you have children under the age of 18 living at home?

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* 4. What first attracted you to Covenant? (please indicate all that apply)

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* 5. Do you currently have any of the following roles at Covenant? (please indicate all that apply)

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* 6. How important are the following in regards to your vision for Covenant?

  1- Not important 2 3 4- Very important
Worship
Small Groups
Global Outreach
Children's Ministry
Youth Ministry
Adult Ed
Community Outreach
Young Adult Ministry
Multi-Generational 

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* 7. How important are the following church objectives to your vision for Covenant?

  1- Not important 2 3 4- Very Important
More Outreach
Program Offerings
Enlarged Staff
Upgraded Facilities
 Larger Youth Programming
Growth in Membership
Larger Children's Programming
Increased focus on Relationships
Improved financial position
More Small Groups
Expanded Worship Opportunities 
More church Social Events

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* 8. Please share some key words or phrases that reflect your vision for Covenant in the future

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* 9. In terms of your vision for Covenant, how important are the following aspects of church life?

  1- Not important 2 3 4- Very Important
Bible Studies
Leadership
Church Growth
Discipleship
Financial Managment
Marital Support
Service to the community
Weddings and Funerals
Financial Stability 
Scriptural Interpretation
Member Stewardship (time, talents, gifts)

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* 10. How does Covenant support and encourage your relationship with God?

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* 11. Please evaluate Covenant on the following key topics:

Relationships

  1-Strongly disagree  2 3 4-Strongly Agree
Warm
Family
Loving
Personal
Close-knit
Friendly

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* 12. Connectedness

  1-Strongly Disagree 2 3 4-Strongly Agree
My actions influence the church
Each individual member feels connected to the big picture of what the church is trying to accomplish
Changes are readily embraced by our congregation
Our church effectively closes down programs or ministries that are no longer effective
I am satisfied with the church's programs and services outside of our regular worship service
Our church has an effective follow-up program for those who visit our church
The church retains its members
When people decide to leave the church, they are cared for in the process
I am involved in a regular small group
I have participated in an outreach event sponsored by this church 
I feel cared for by a leader within this church
I have a clearly defined role in the church

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* 13. Innovation

  1- Strongly Disagree 2 3 4- Strongly Agree
Outreaching
Creative
Innovative
Upbeat
Cutting Edge

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* 14. Vision

  1- Strongly Disagree 2 3 4- Strongly Agree
I love telling my friends about my church
Our leaders effectively establish the church's direction, purpose, and objectives
Our leaders are unified in purpose and direction
The church has a clearly defined vision of the future
This church's goals and direction are clear to me
I believe our church is headed in the right direction
I am excited about where our church is headed in the next few years
This church has clearly differentiated itself from other churches in effective ways
Our church has a clearly defined groups(s) of people that we are trying to reach and serve
Visitors quickly experience what our church is all about
I have a clear sense of how decisions are made in the church

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* 15. Worship

  1- Strongly Disagree 2 3 4- Strongly Agree
Our worship services attract new people to our church
I feel inspired by our church's worship services
The music in our worship lifts my spirit
People really like our church's music
I look forward to attending worship every week
Our pastor's sermons draw people to this church
Our pastor's sermons are helpful to me in my everyday life
After attending worship, I am able to better deal with life
I am growing deeper in my relationship with God through our worship service
I can enthusiastically recommend our worship service to friends outside our church
I am satisfied with our church's worship services

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* 16. Families

  1- Strongly Disagree 2 3 4- Strongly Agree
Our church provides excellent Christian education for children
This church effectively meets the needs of children
Our church provides excellent Christian education for teenagers
This church effectively meets the needs of its teenage youth
This church effectively  meets the needs of families
Our church teaches the core elements of our faith
Our church provides excellent Christian education for adults
Our church's Christian education is relevant to my everyday life
Our church's Christian education has made a significant difference in my life

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* 17. Outreach

  1- Strongly Disagree 2 3 4- Strongly Agree
Our local community (or neighborhood) knows what our church stands for
Our ministries and programs reflect the felt needs of our community
Our church keeps up with the changing needs of our community
Our church strives to make a difference in people's lives outside of our own church
Our church is as interested in "making a difference" in our community as we are in growing our own membership
Our church's programs and ministries are effectively promoted in our community
Our church is ready to undertake a significant new outreach endeavor in the community

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* 18. Implementation

  1- Strongly Disagree 2 3 4- Strongly Agree
Our pastors and leaders do an excellent job of communicating expectations to members
New information is effectively communicated to a large number of church members
This church makes effective use of various communication methods (bulletins, newsletters, telephone, email)
Lines of authority and responsibility are clear in this church
The church does a good job of helping members identify their gifts and talents
The church promotes a healthy balance between work, home, and church responsibilities
Our leadership effectively mentor other people in leadership roles
Our church takes time to celebrate achievements and accomplishments
When big decisions are made, many people are included in the decision-making process

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* 19. Please share any other thoughts  you have on your vision for Covenant.

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* 20. If you would like to use this time to report what you heard during your listening prayer please use this space

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