Adult Discipleship Survey

As we look ahead to the next season of ministry at The Bridge, we want to be intentional in forming disciples who increasingly love God and love others well. We want to do that in ways that meet people where they are in 2022. So we’re looking for your feedback on what content and what formats can help us grow as we move forward.

Thank you for taking the time to give us input! May the Holy Spirit lead us and form us more into the likeness of Christ.

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* 1. Please answer a few demographic details for us to start.

Age

Gender

Length of time at this church

Church/denominational background

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* 2. What types of spaces in the church feel most valuable to you?

Places to learn (classes, seminars, sermons, book discussions, etc.)

Places that are focused on building relationships (small groups, fun events, etc.)

Places that are set up to help you connect with God (retreats, worship nights, services)

Places that allow you to serve using your spiritual gifts

Places/partnerships that help you connect with the community (Johnston school lunches, partnership with Hoover, etc.)

Intergenerational events

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* 3. What type of discipleship space are you most likely to engage given your interest and availability?

A weekly, on going small group

A Sunday morning, seasonal (all fall/winter or spring) class

A short term (4-6 week) class or group

A 1-time evening class

A 1-time half day class

A 1-time full day class

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* 4. What format would you prefer to use to engage in learning content?

A sermon

An in-person teacher/lecturer (class format)

A book discussion

A podcast discussion

A video lesson (using something like Right Now Media)

A facilitated discussion around scripture (without a “teaching”)

Written content sent via e-mail

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* 5. What are the top three discipleship areas you think our congregation needs to grow in over the next three years?

Biblical literacy (knowledge of biblical stories and methods of interpretation)

Theological literacy (knowing overarching concepts about how our faith fits together)

Spaces to encounter God

Ability to have grace-filled conversations within and outside the church

Developing personal, spiritual practices

Emotional health

Relational connection (small groups/places to develop friendships)

Evangelism

Hospitality/Neighboring

International service/mission work

Local service/mission work

Spiritual gifts

Leadership development & Mentoring

Social engagement/ justice work

Worship

Other (please specify)

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* 6. This past year, the best-attended events in adult discipleship were Thursday night conversations about culturally relevant topics like Critical Race Theory, redlining, and human sexuality. Were we to offer topical classes or conversations similarly this fall, which topics would be most interesting or relevant for you (choose your top 3)? The goal of these spaces would be to help us consider some of the theological questions, implications, or nuances around the topics.

Social media

Artificial intelligence

Abortion

Immigration

Sexuality

Education

Engaging in a pluralistic society

Science and faith

War and violence

Environmentalism

Supernatural spiritual gifts/work of the Spirit

Women in ministry

Race

Political engagement

Contemplative spirituality

Global church expressions

Other (please specify)

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* 7. We want to continue creating spaces for people to grow in their personal connection with God. Were we to create more opportunities to grow in this area next year, what types of practices feel most helpful to your spiritual growth?

Breath prayer

Centering prayer

Examen (reflective questions)

Praying for others/receiving prayer

Lectio Divina (meditative scripture reading)

Group practices

Alone time with less structure

Praying pre-written liturgy or Psalms

Prayer walks (active prayer)

Artwork/ Visio Divina

Opportunities to create (poetry writing, painting, etc.)

Live, musical worship

Adult Discipleship Survey