FBC Washington Congregational Survey * 1. Which of the following preaching styles most effectively communicate to you? Rank at least the top three in order of their importance to you. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Narrative (use of stories to illustrate points) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Personal, relational, engaging 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Logical, detailed, point by point 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Expository- preaching verse by verse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Sermon series (spending multiple weeks on a topic) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bible book (spending multiple weeks on a Bible book) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Social Action, appealing for action or change OK * 2. Please indicate below the duties/responsibilities you consider are most important in our next pastor. Rank at least the top five in order of their importance to you. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 administration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 visiting church members 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 counseling 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 visiting the sick / nursing homes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 preaching / sermon preparation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 discipleship 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 denominational involvement 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 mission involvement 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 prayer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 leadership / vision for future 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 the ability to work with people 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Bible study 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 community involvement 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 social skills 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 evangelism / reaching lost OK * 3. Indicate what KEEPS you as part of this congregation (Rank at least the top three). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The Staff 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 My friends/family are here 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The church’s reputation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Adult programs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Children / youth programs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The music program 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The stance on missions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 An outreach or ministry of the church 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Holy Spirit OK * 4. Additional Comments/Considerations: OK NEXT