New Ark I: Spiritual Development Survey

IMAGINE LIFE-GIVING PROGRAMS

As we consider the future of both THE Church and OUR Church, we realize that the church of the coming decades may look substantially different than the churches in which we grew up. And that's no bad thing! Our task, then, is to imagine and listen so that we can build congregations of hope and relevance for the both this generation and those to come.

This summer, we will send out four surveys (one each in June, July, August, and September) to get your thoughts and imaginative ideas on a variety of ministries and programs of our church.

This first survey asks questions about spiritual development/faith formation for all ages.

We hope that you'll be forthright and creative in your answers. Take your time.

We're excited to hear what you have to say.

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* 1. Consider the areas of education/growth below and rank in order of importance to you and to the ministry of our church.

Biblical/Theological Studies

Social Justice Issues

Personal Spiritual Growth

Current Community Needs

Book Studies

Film Studies

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* 2. What spiritual practices are a part of your life? What spiritual practices would you like to try or learn?

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* 3. Tell us what scheduling and format options you prefer. (Select all that apply.)

Sunday morning classes

Daytime study groups

Evening lecture series

Electronic opportunities (Ex: a blog with theological questions)

Ongoing groups

Short-term (4 - 12 weeks) learning opportunities

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Would you enjoy - or appreciate for our church as a whole - more intergenerational education activities? How frequently would you like to see us engage in intergenerational learning?

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* 1. Consider the areas of education/growth below and rank in order of importance to you and to the ministry of our church.

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* 2. What spiritual practices are a part of your life? What spiritual practices would you like to try or learn?

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* 3. Tell us what scheduling and format options you prefer. (Select all that apply.)

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* 4. Would you enjoy - or appreciate for our church as a whole - more intergenerational education activities? How frequently would you like to see us engage in intergenerational learning?

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* 5. Do you have ideas for intergenerational learning? What topics might interest all ages?