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Attendee Survey

PILGRIM REST BAPTIST CHURCH
Attendee Survey

A. About You and Your Connection to PR
1.Which best describes your relationship with PR?
2.When did you first begin attending or engaging with PR?
3.What is your age?
4.How do you describe your gender?
5.How do you describe your race/ethnicity? (Select all that apply.)
6.Which best describes your current life stage? (Select all that apply.)
7.What is your household situation?
8.Do children under 18 live in your household?
9.How far do you typically travel to attend PR in person?
B. Worship Attendance, Access and Retention
10.How many Sundays in a typical month do you attend PR in person?
11.Which service do you attend most often?
12.How often do you watch PR worship online?
13.Compared with 12 months ago, your PR attendance is:
14.What are your main reasons for attending PR? (Choose up to three.)(Required.)
15.What limits your in-person attendance? (Choose up to three.)(Required.)
16.What single change would most encourage you to attend more frequently?
17.Have you considered attending another church in the past year?
18.How likely are you to recommend PR to a friend or relative?
C. Worship, Ministry and Spiritual Growth
19.How satisfied are you with the following aspects of Sunday worship?
Response scale: 1 Very dissatisfied · 2 Dissatisfied · 3 Neutral · 4 Satisfied · 5 Very satisfied · N/A Not familiar
1 Very dissatisfied
2 Dissatisfied
3 Neutral
4 Satisfied
5 Very satisfied
N/A Not familiar
Biblical substance and clarity of sermons
Relevance of sermon topics to everyday life
Spiritual encouragement and growth
Overall music ministry quality
Inclusion of contemporary music
Inclusion of traditional music
Length of service
Ushers, greeters and hospitality
Physical safety and welcome
Children’s ministry
Youth ministry
20.What aspect of worship would you most like PR to improve?
21.Which Christian education opportunities have you participated in during the past six months? (Select all that apply.)
22.For the Christian education you have experienced, how would you rate:
Response scale: 1 Very poor · 2 Poor · 3 Fair · 4 Good · 5 Excellent · N/A Not attended
1 Very poor
2 Poor
3 Fair
4 Good
5 Excellent
N/A Not attended
Relevance of topics
Quality of instruction
Convenience of schedule / format
Contribution to spiritual growth
23.Which topics would you most likely attend a class or discussion about? (Choose up to three)(Required.)
24.Which formats would make learning more accessible? (Select all that apply)
D. Engagement, Belonging and Leadership
25.Indicate how much you agree with these statements:
Response scale: 1 Strongly disagree · 2 Disagree · 3 Neither · 4 Agree · 5 Strongly agree · N/A
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neither
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
N/A
I feel welcomed and valued at PR.
I have meaningful relationships with people at PR.
I know how to join a ministry or volunteer.
I have opportunities to use my gifts and talents.
My opinions and concerns are heard respectfully.
I can see a pathway to meaningful leadership or service.
My connection to PR strengthens my spiritual life.
26.How are you currently involved beyond worship? (Select all that apply)
27.What prevents you from participating more? (Choose up to three.)(Required.)
28.Which opportunities would you personally participate in over the next six months? (Choose up to three)(Required.)
29.How frequently would you realistically attend church-wide fellowship activities?
E. Adults Ages 20–45: Relevance and Appeal
All respondents may answer from their perspective; results will be analyzed separately for adults ages 20–45 and others. Please select N/A if unable to assess.
30.How much do you agree with these statements about PR?
Response scale: 1 Strongly disagree · 2 Disagree · 3 Neither · 4 Agree · 5 Strongly agree · N/A
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neither
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
N/A
PR offers a worship experience that appeals to adults ages 20–45
Sermons address the spiritual and practical concerns of younger adults
Music reflects a thoughtful balance of traditional and contemporary worship
Younger adults have meaningful opportunities to serve and lead
Younger adults can build friendships and community with peers
PR communicates effectively through digital channels
PR offers relevant programs for young professionals, singles, couples and families
I would encourage a person ages 20–45 to visit PR
31.What most limits PR’s appeal to adults ages 20–45? (Choose up to three)(Required.)
32.Which additions would most increase appeal to adults ages 20–45? (Choose up to three)(Required.)
33.What would make you more likely to invite a young adult to PR?
34.If you are 20–45, how well does PR currently meet your spiritual and social needs?
F. Stewardship, Trust and Financial Support
These questions are optional. We do not request dollar amounts or personally identifiable giving information.
35.How often do you contribute financially to PR?
36.How well do you understand the Bible’s teaching on tithing and Christian stewardship?
37.Do you currently tithe 10% of gross income to PR?
38.What motivates your financial support? (Choose up to three)(Required.)
39.How much do you agree with the following?
Response scale: 1 Strongly disagree · 2 Disagree · 3 Neither · 4 Agree · 5 Strongly agree · N/A
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neither
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
N/A
I understand how PR uses contributions
I trust PR to manage contributions responsibly
PR communicates the impact of contributions clearly
Regular financial and ministry-impact reports would help me assess PR’s stewardship
40.Which giving methods do you prefer? (Choose up to two)(Required.)
41.Which information would be most useful in understanding PR’s finances? (Choose up to two)(Required.)
G. Communications and Digital Experience
42.Where do you usually learn about PR activities? (Select all that apply)
43.How would you prefer to receive timely church information? (Choose up to three)(Required.)
44.Have you missed an activity because you learned about it too late?
45.How satisfied are you with the following?
Response scale: 1 Very dissatisfied · 2 Dissatisfied · 3 Neutral · 4 Satisfied · 5 Very satisfied · N/A Not used
1 Very dissatisfied
2 Dissatisfied
3 Neutral
4 Satisfied
5 Very satisfied
N/A Not used
PRBC News content and length
PR website usability
Online worship experience
Clarity and timeliness of announcements
Ease of locating ministry/class information
46.Which PRBC News content would you value most? (Choose up to three)(Required.)
H. Community, Facilities and Additional Services
47.Which support groups or wellness programs would you likely use? (Select all that apply)
48.How satisfied are you with PR’s campus and facility conditions?
I. Pastoral Care and Congregational Connection
These questions will help Pilgrim Rest assess the accessibility, compassion, and effectiveness of pastoral care. Please select “Not experienced” when you have not received a particular service. You may skip questions involving sensitive personal experiences.
49.Which Pastoral Care services are you aware that Pilgrim Rest provides? (Select all that apply)
50.Which Pastoral Care services have you or your household received or requested within the past three years? (Select all that apply)
51.How satisfied were you with the following services you personally experienced?
Response scale: 1 Very dissatisfied · 2 Dissatisfied · 3 Neutral · 4 Satisfied · 5 Very satisfied · N/A Not experienced
1 Very dissatisfied
2 Dissatisfied
3 Neutral
4 Satisfied
5 Very satisfied
N/A Not experienced
Hospital visitation
Bereavement support
Bereavement follow-up
Home blessings
Baby blessings/dedications
Pastoral meeting availability
General pastoral outreach
52.When you requested Pastoral Care, how would you characterize the response?
Response scale: 1 Very dissatisfied · 2 Dissatisfied · 3 Neutral · 4 Satisfied · 5 Very satisfied · N/A Not experienced
1 Very dissatisfied
2 Dissatisfied
3 Neutral
4 Satisfied
5 Very satisfied
N/A Not experienced
Prompt and compassionate
Timely and satisfactory
Delayed
Inadequate
No response received
Have not requested
53.How comfortable are you contacting Pilgrim Rest for spiritual guidance or personal support?
54.Do you believe the Pastor and pastoral leadership are reasonably accessible for requested personal meetings or counseling?
55.Have you experienced difficulties requesting Pastoral Care? (Select all that apply)
56.How much do you agree with the following statements?

Response scale: 1 Strongly disagree · 2 Disagree · 3 Neither · 4 Agree · 5 Strongly agree
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neither
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
Pastoral leaders care about my spiritual and personal well-being
PR would respond compassionately during a personal crisis
I feel personally connected to pastoral leadership
Members receive equal care regardless of tenure, giving, or involvement
PR maintains relationships beyond Sunday worship
I feel valued as an individual member
57.How important is a personal connection with the Pastor or other pastoral leaders to your decision to remain active at Pilgrim Rest?
58.Which three Pastoral Care areas should PR prioritize for improvement? (Choose up to three.)(Required.)
59.What additional services or changes would strengthen your connection with pastoral leadership or the congregation?
60.If you received Pastoral Care, what was most meaningful, and what could be improved? Please avoid names or confidential details.
61.To what extent has your Pastoral Care experience influenced your decision to remain actively involved at PR?
J. Final Priorities
62.What are the three most important changes PR should make in the next 12–24 months?
63.What does PR do exceptionally well that should be preserved?
64.What is one thing you wish church leadership better understood about your experience?
Thank you for helping Pilgrim Rest strengthen its ministry and service to current and future generations.
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