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Needs of Moms Survey
Moms & Families Parish Support
We want to better serve moms and families in our church community. Your honest feedback will help shape gatherings, ministries, and supports that truly meet your spiritual and family needs.
This survey is anonymous.
1.
What stage of motherhood are you currently in? (Select all that apply)
Expecting
Infants (0–1)
Toddlers (1–3)
Preschool (3–5)
Elementary-aged children
Middle school / young teens
High School/ older teens/ young adults
Adult children
Other (please specify)
2.
How many children do you have?
1
2
3
4
5+
None of the above
If more than 5, how many?
3.
What are your biggest spiritual needs right now? (Select all that apply)
Encouragement and hope
Prayer support
Deeper Bible study
Help integrating faith into family life
Community and friendship
Rest and renewal
Mentorship or spiritual guidance
Other (please specify)
4.
What makes it difficult to engage spiritually right now? (Select all that apply)
Time constraints
Childcare needs
Feeling overwhelmed or tired
Scheduling conflicts
Feeling disconnected or unsure where to start
Nothing—things feel manageable right now
Other (please specify)
5.
What kind of spiritual gatherings feel most supportive to you? (select one)
Informal and relational
Structured Bible study
Prayer-focused
Teaching with discussion
A mix of all of the above
Additional Comments
6.
What kind of community are you most looking for? (Select all that apply)
Friendships with other moms
Intergenerational support
Play-based connection for kids
Mentorship from older women
Safe space to share struggles
Family-centered community events
Other (please specify)
7.
What would help you feel more connected at church? (Select all that apply)
Smaller groups
Consistent meeting times
Activities that include children
Childcare during gatherings
More social opportunities
More structured activities
Clear communication about events and what to expect
Other (please specify)
8.
Which activities would you be interested in? (Select all that apply)
Mom meet-ups / coffee mornings
Playtime for toddlers & young children
Mom Bible study
Prayer group
Family events (picnics, game nights, seasonal celebrations)
Parent support or discussion groups
Workshops (faith at home, parenting, marriage etc.)
Service projects as a family
Retreats
Other (please specify)
9.
Activities specifically for children you’d value: (Select all that apply)
Parent-child activities
Supervised play for toddlers
Faith-based activities for preschoolers
Programs for elementary-aged kids
Social or faith activities for tweens/teens
Casual hangout for kids of all ages
Open gym opportunities for kids of all ages
Other (please specify)
10.
What times generally work best for you? (Select all that apply)
Weekday mornings
Weekday afternoons
Weekday evenings
Saturday mornings
Saturday Afternoons
Saturday night
Sunday afternoons
Flexible / varies week to week
Other/ Additional Comments:
11.
How often would you realistically attend a mom or family gathering?
Weekly
Bi-weekly
Monthly
Occasionally / drop-in only
Other (please specify)
12.
Would childcare make it easier for you to attend? (select one)
Yes, absolutely
Sometimes
Not necessary
Depends on the activity
Additional Comments:
13.
What types of support would be most helpful to you from a church community? (Select all that apply)
Prayer
Emotional support
Practical help (meals, childcare, help during hard seasons)
Parenting encouragement
Marriage support
Support during illness, grief, or crisis
Other (please specify)
14.
Have you experienced a season where extra support would have helped?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
If yes, what kind of support would have helped?
15.
What would an ideal mom or family ministry look like to you?
16.
Is there anything you wish the church understood better about motherhood and family life right now?
17.
Any other ideas, needs, or suggestions you’d like to share?
Thank you for completing this questionnaire! Your feedback is appreciated.