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Poll:
Economic Challenges
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My personal finances are:
in excellent shape
in good shape
okay, but need improvement
in real trouble
I would describe my knowledge of personal finances as:
Beginner
Competent
Expert
Clear
The biggest financial challenges I personally face:
Insufficient income to meet my family's needs and pay my bills
Unpredictable or irregular income
Managing my debt (e.g., loans, credit cards)
Paying taxes I owe
A poor credit score
Not saving enough
Not enough for retirement
Affording health care
Not sure how to invest
A lack of financial knowledge
Other (please specify)
I think my church’s finances are:
in excellent shape
in good shape
okay, but need improvement
in real trouble
I would describe the administrative and operational aspects of my church as:
Needing Improvement
Average
Strong
Clear
I think my church/ministry struggles with:
Raising money
Budgeting and financial planning
Strategic planning and goal setting
Administrative and follow-up tasks
Compliance (e.g., legal, policies/protocols, insurances)
Facility/building maintenance issues
Recruiting and retaining volunteers or staff
Other (please specify)
I feel burned out and/or emotionally exhausted:
Rarely (less than once a month)
Occasionally (1 - 2 times a month)
Frequently (once a week or more)
Constantly (almost daily)
I have these emotional support systems in place:
Regular
counseling or therapy
Occasional
counseling or therapy
Spouse, family, or close friends to talk to
Peer support groups
Prayer
Exercise, playing sports
Taking vacations
Relaxing activities (e.g., watch TV, massage, hobby, nature break)
Other (please specify)
None of the above
In the community/neighborhood where my church/ministry is located, I am:
Very engaged
(I know the residents and business owners, I'm aware of the issues, and actively working to solve problems)
Somewhat engaged
(I have a few relationships, I'm aware of some issues, and the community knows me but I could probably do more)
Occasionally engaged
(we really only host activities like holiday and back to school giveaways)
Not really engaged
(because I’m more focused on my church)
When trying to meet the needs of my community, I face these obstacles:
Lack of funding
Lack access to or knowledge of resources
Limited understanding of the issues or needs
Limited interest or not enough willing workers
Resistance to change or new ideas
Not sure what to do or where to start
Feeling overwhelmed by the level of need
Other (please specify)
None of the above
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State
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