1. How long have you been a member at our church?
	I'm not a member 1 year or less 2-4 years 5-9 years 10-19 years 20 years or more

	2. About how often do you attend our church?
	Never Once or twice a year Every couple months Once a month A couple times a month Every week

	3. How long does it usually take you to drive from home to church?
	5 minutes or less 6-10 minutes 11-15 minutes 16-30 minutes 31-44 minutes 45 minutes or more

	4. In the past year, has your involvement in the church increased, decreased or remained the same?
	Increased Decreased Stayed the same

	5. If your involvement has increased, why?
	More time available Because of the children Taken on new responsibilities in the church Better health Stronger Faith More positive attitude toward church Other, please specify

	6. If your involvement has decreased, why?
	Less time available Because of the children Given up responsibility in the church Health problems Decreased faith More negative attitude toward church Other, please specify

	7. How many of your closest friends attend this congregation.
	None 1 2 3 4 or more

	8. In each of the areas listed below, tell us whether you think we need to emphasize the area more, emphasize it less, or we're giving it about the right emphasis.
	Emphasizing Too Little Right Emphasis Emphasizing Too Much Offering a meaningful worship experience 1 2 3 Providing worship in contemporary language and forms 1 2 3 Teaching programs for children and youth 1 2 3 Teaching programs for adults 1 2 3 Deepening our personal relationships with God 1 2 3 Sharing the gospel with others 1 2 3 Helping the needy 1 2 3 Getting involved in social, political and economic issues 1 2 3 Caring for the sick, shut-ins and bereaved 1 2 3 Counseling members with personal problems. 1 2 3 Providing opportunities for fellowship 1 2 3 Promoting good stewardship of time, money and talents 1 2 3 Supporting global missions 1 2 3 Helping members discover their own gifts 1 2 3

	9. Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about our church's identity.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree I feel comfortable with our congregation's identity as it is.  1 2 3 4 It is easy for me to tell others what is unique about our congregation. 1 2 3 4 I have a clear understanding of what our congregation stands for. 1 2 3 4 I have a strong sense of belonging to this congregation 1 2 3 4 Being part of this congregation has made a difference in my spiritual life 1 2 3 4

	10. In your opinion, how high or low a priority would you like each of the following to be for the new minister of our congregation?
	Very Low Low High Very High Handling administrative tasks effectively 1 2 3 4 Developing financial stewardship in the church 1 2 3 4 Involving members in planning, participating in and leading the church 1 2 3 4 Bringing new members into our fellowship 1 2 3 4 Involvement in local community activities, issues and problems 1 2 3 4 Planning and leading worship that is sensitive to the needs of the church 1 2 3 4 Preaching the word of God with urgency and conviction 1 2 3 4 Attending to the spiritual development of members 1 2 3 4 Visiting the sick and bereaved 1 2 3 4 Being a caring and encouraging counselor 1 2 3 4 Developing a strong sense of community among the members 1 2 3 4 Supporting the world mission of the church 1 2 3 4 Developing and supporting Christian education for all ages 1 2 3 4 Holding the critical issues of social justice before the members 1 2 3 4

	11. What originally attracted you to this church?
	The minister My friends are here The congregation's reputation Adult education program Child and youth programs The social outreach The worship style Ties to Church of Christ Other, please specify

	12. Why do you remain part of this congregation?
	The minister My friends are here The congregation's reputation Adult education program Child and youth program The social outreach The worship style Ties to Church of Christ Other, please specify

	13. Which of the following roles do you think is most important for the minister of the church to fulfill?
	Minister or teacher of God's word Church administrator Social Activist Group Facilitator Worship leader Spiritual guide Witness / Evangelist Counselor Community chaplain Friend, fellow traveler

	14. Which of the following roles do you feel is least important for the minister?
	Minister or teacher of God's word Church administrator Social activist Group facilitator Worship leader Spiritual guide Witness / evangelist Counselor Community chaplain Friend, fellow traveler

	15. Finally, as we work through this process of seeking a new minister, what suggestions would you like to share with the ones who will be making this decision?