Strategic Planning Survey
July, 2015
Personal Interviews: Strengths of First Baptist Church
Please choose the top 5 strengths that you agree with and rank order them 1-5 with 1 being the highest agreement and 5 being the least.
¾ The church and its people are very friendly, caring, and welcoming.
¾ The music ministry is a strength of this church.
¾ The music ministry meets a range of musical preferences in the two worship services.
¾ The church is pursuing more contemporary ways to worship with the introduction of The Link worship service.
¾ The staff is a real strength of the church.
¾ The preschool is a strength of the church.
¾ The youth program is a real strength of the church.
¾ The church is known for its engagement in the community.
¾ Sunday School helps make the congregation feel the most connected.
¾ The people of the church help make the congregation feel the most connected.
¾ The church has the ability to change and adapt to changing societal and congregational needs and preferences.
¾ Our facilities are viewed positively.
¾ We are utilizing our facility and the space within it to the maximum of our capabilities.
¾ Worship services, Sunday School, and Bible Studies are the activities most used by the congregation.
¾ Our current style of worship communicates effectively to all generations.
Comments/Additional Strengths that you feel should be included that are not listed above:
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Personal Interviews: Areas of Need at First Baptist Church
Please choose the top 5 areas of need that you agree with and rank order them 1-5 with 1 being the highest agreement and 5 being the least.
¾ There is a need to better negotiate the generational gap that exists in the church (primarily in regards to maintaining older traditions vs. adapting to a changing society) and be inclusive to all age groups.
¾ There is a need to help people feel a deeper sense of connection with the church and its people.
¾ There is a need to increase communication through different avenues of technology.
¾ There is a need to better meet the needs of college aged students.
¾ There is a need to better incorporate younger generations who feel they do not have a voice in leadership or policy decisions into the life of the church.
¾ There is a need to increase our engagement with our community, especially the eastside areas close to the church.
¾ There is a need for a family activity center/gym to be built at First Baptist.
¾ There is a need to be more aware and responsive to the needs of the congregation.
¾ There is a need to upgrade our current facilities.
¾ There is a need to increase the use of our current facility, including more use for community engagement.
¾ There is a need to adapt our worship style to better communicate with different generations.
Comments/Additional Areas of Need that you feel should be included that are not listed above:
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