The "Stewardship & Identity" Congregational Survey

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  The "Neighbor" Test: If a neighbor at the grocery store asked you what makes our church different from the one three blocks away, what is the first thing you would say?

  • A.
    "We’re really friendly and welcoming."
  • B.
    "We have a deep focus on [Specific Ministry, e.g., Youth/Missions]."
  • C.
    "Our teaching is incredibly deep and biblically sound."
  • D.
    "To be honest, I’m not sure how I’d describe us uniquely."
• 2.
  The "Tuesday Afternoon" Need: When you drive through our neighborhood on a Tuesday afternoon, what is the one local challenge you see that our church is uniquely positioned to help fix?

  • A.
    Families struggling with childcare or youth engagement.
  • B.
    Loneliness and isolation among our senior neighbors.
  • C.
    Practical needs like food scarcity or housing instability.
  • D.
    A general hunger for a safe place to ask hard spiritual questions.
• 3.
  The "Vibrant Life" Indicator: In which area of our church do you see the most natural example of where people are excited, engaged, and things just seem to flow?

  • A.
    Our worship and Sunday morning energy.
  • B.
    Our small groups care for one another.
  • C.
    Our outreach and community service projects.
  • D.
    Our Bible studies and theological discussions.
• 4.
  The "Invisible Front Door" Perception: If a stranger spent 5 minutes on our website or social media today, what kind of "First Impression" do you think they are actually getting?

  • A.
    "This church is a historic monument; they value tradition."
  • B.
    "This church is a busy hub; there’s always something happening."
  • C.
    "I’m not sure if this church is still active in 2026."
  • D.
    "This church feels like a family I’d like to join."
• 5.
  The "Sleeves-Up" Commitment: If our leadership team decided to go "all in" on one specific identity (like the Fourth Example Methodist immigrant support), which of these would make you want to roll up your sleeves and get to work tomorrow?

  • A.
    Investing in the next generation and local schools.
  • B.
    Becoming a sanctuary for the vulnerable and marginalized.
  • C.
    Focusing on local beautification and community revitalization.
  • D.
    Becoming the "Think Tank" for deep spiritual and ethical growth.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Thank You!

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