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Your Perspectives

As we review the impact of the strategic planning that we did in Shenango Presbytery in 2000, our leaders want to know what you think about our work together. We are interested in your honest views and beliefs in a variety of areas. In this instrument, you will find statements about how you see things related to our Presbytery. We also want to know what you believe should receive more energy in the future. Finally, we need to know some things about you and you will find questions designed to help us understand you better.

This survey is to be filled out by ministers and elders within our Presbytery. Please do not discuss the questions with one another prior to completing the questionnaire.

In each case, YOUR impressions, feelings, and opinions are important for Presbytery planning. In some cases, you may feel that your opinions are not well informed. Please go ahead and give your impression as it is now, even though you realize it could change by talking with others. Use the “Don’t Know” response only in those rare cases where you have no impression at all.

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* 1. The Presbytery makes available policies and procedures that are helpful in the day to day operation of a church.

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* 2. I experience a high level of collegiality as members of the Presbytery work together.

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* 3. The leaders of our Presbytery show a genuine concern to know what people are thinking when decisions need to be made.

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* 4. The Presbytery has done a good job of developing a shared vision that unites us.

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* 5. The members of the Presbytery exhibit a genuine hospitality toward one another and new persons entering our Presbytery community.

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* 6. There is frequently a small group of members that opposes what the majority want to do.

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* 7. Members have discovered that involvement in the work of the Presbytery can be a source of energy and spiritual renewal.

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* 8. Problems between groups in this Presbytery are usually resolved through mutual effort.

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* 9. The Presbytery is effective in recognizing trends in the larger society and in helping us adapt in order to deal with those changes.

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* 10. Most important decisions about what the Presbytery should do are really made by the same, small group of people.

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* 11. In important decisions in our Presbytery, adequate opportunity for consideration of different approaches is usually provided.

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* 12. As a Presbytery we do a good job communicating with one another in a way that keeps us aware and engaged.

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* 13. Our Presbytery does a good job helping each member understand that he or she has an important role to play.

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* 14. Our Presbytery does a good job supporting persons who are serving in various Presbytery ministries.

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* 15. A positive spirit exists between the leaders of my congregation and the Presbytery.

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* 16. In this Presbytery it seems to me that we are just going through the motions. There isn’t much excitement about it among our members.

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* 17. The Presbytery has been successful in helping congregations like mine become more vital and effective.

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* 18. Some leaders in my congregation have unresolved issues with the Presbytery that get in the way of our working together.

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* 19. I find Presbytery meetings to be a good use of my time and energy.

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* 20. On the whole, I am satisfied with how things are in our Presbytery.

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* 21. Among most of the members of our Presbytery there is a healthy tolerance of differing opinions and beliefs.

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* 22. I trust the Presbytery to provide strong and competent support to my congregation during challenging times such as changes in clergy or other transitions.

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* 23. The Presbytery has been a valuable resource in helping my congregation cultivate the financial giving of our people.

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* 24. Because of my involvement in the Presbytery, I feel clearer about God’s purpose for my life than I did three years ago.

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* 25. Our Presbytery helps members become engaged by finding roles for people that fit their gifts.

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* 26. Our Presbytery tends to stay very close to established ways of doing things

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* 27. There is a disturbing amount of conflict in our Presbytery.

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* 28. Our Presbytery provides adequate opportunities for members to engage in work that is meaningful.

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* 29. Persons who serve as leaders in our Presbytery are generally representative of the members.

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* 30. The whole spirit in our Presbytery makes people want to get as involved as possible.

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* 31. I find that support and assistance from the Presbytery is readily available when I have a question about how to handle something in my church.

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