Congregational Surveys Congregational Undersøgelser

Tool #23: Congregational Surveys Tool # 23: Congregational Undersøgelser

A survey (distributed in church, mailed, or via telephone) can provide valuable information to your church En undersøgelse (fordelt i kirken, post eller via telefon) kan give værdifulde oplysninger til din kirke
self-study process. selvstændig undersøgelse. However, you must weigh whether this is the best option for your situation. Men du må afveje, om dette er den bedste løsning for din situation.

The advantages of doing a survey include: Fordelene ved at gøre en undersøgelse omfatter:

• It provides concrete statistical information. Den giver konkrete statistiske oplysninger.
• It can confirm (or in some cases, challenge) the perceptions of the self-study group. Det kan bekræfte (eller i nogle tilfælde udfordring) opfattelser af den selvbestaltede studiegruppe.
• It can be adapted to address the most pressing questions in your church context. Det kan blive tilpasset for at løse de mest presserende spørgsmål i din kirke sammenhæng.
• It allows you to compare the activities and views of different groups of members. Det giver dig mulighed for at sammenligne de aktiviteter og synspunkter fra forskellige grupper af medlemmer.
• It draws on a wider base of members than interviews alone. Det trækker på en bredere base af medlemmer end interviews alene.
• It helps members feel included in the self-study and ministry development process. Det hjælper medlemmerne føler, der indgår i selvstændig undersøgelse og ministerium udviklingsproces.
• It enables you to track changes in the congregation over time. Det giver dig mulighed for at spore ændringer i menigheden over tid.

Disadvantages include: Ulemper omfatte:

• A survey takes an additional investment of time and energy, and may prolong the self-study. En undersøgelse tager en ekstra investering af tid og energi, og kan forlænge selvstændig undersøgelse.
• Copying and distributing the survey cost money (especially if the survey is mailed out). Kopiering og distribution af undersøgelsen koster penge (især hvis undersøgelsen er sendt ud).
• If the survey is not written properly, if you are not able to get a sufficient number of responses, or if you do not interpret the results correctly, you could end up with misleading information. Hvis undersøgelsen ikke er skrevet korrekt, hvis du ikke er i stand til at få et tilstrækkeligt antal svar, eller hvis du ikke fortolke resultaterne korrekt, kan du ende med vildledende oplysninger.
• Inputting and analyzing the responses requires computer equipment and know-how. Indlæsning og analysere svarene kræver edb-udstyr og know-how.
• Members may get annoyed at being asked to complete a survey. Medlemmerne kan få irriteret på at blive bedt om at udfylde en undersøgelse.

Surveys to explore the congregational context for ministry might include these question areas: Surveys at udforske congregational kontekst for ministerium kan omfatte disse spørgsmål områder:

• Beliefs related to evangelism and social ministry Tro relateret til forkynder evangeliet og sociale ministerium
• Satisfaction with the congregation's current ministries Tilfredshed med menigheden's nuværende ministerier
• Personal involvement in ministry activities Personlig involvering i ministeriets aktiviteter
• Motivation for ministry involvement Motivation for ministeriets involvering
• Desires or priorities for ministry development Ønsker eller prioriteringer for ministeriets udvikling
• Willingness to commit to particular ministries Viljen til at engagere sig i bestemte ministerier
• Assessment of factors that help or hinder holistic ministry (eg conflict, leadership, organization) Vurdering af faktorer, som kan hjælpe eller hindre holistisk ministerium (f.eks konflikt, ledelse, organisation)
• Indicators of spiritual vitality (prayer, Bible reading, church attendance) Indikatorer for åndelig vitalitet (bøn, Bibelen læsning, kirke deltagerliste)
• Demographic information (gender, age, education, residence, length of time in the church) Demografiske oplysninger (køn, alder, uddannelse, bopæl, lang tid i kirken)

See Carl Dudley, Community Ministry (Alban Institute, 2002), pp. Se Carl Dudley, EF-ministeriet (Alban Institut, 2002), pp. 95-103 for more discussion of surveys. 95-103 for yderligere diskussion af undersøgelser.
If you opt to do a survey, you can create your own, or use existing models. Hvis du vælger at gøre en undersøgelse, kan du oprette din egen, eller brug eksisterende modeller. Good sources include: Gode kilder omfatter:

• Church and Ministry Involvement Questionnaire. Kirke og ministeriet Inddragelse spørgeskemaet. Developed by Ron Sider and Heidi Unruh, www.network935.org . Udviklet af Ron Sider og Heidi Unruh, www.network935.org.
• Church Census. Kirken Census. Diana Garland, Center for Family and Community Ministries, www.family-ministry.org . Diana Garland, Center for Familie-og EF-ministerier, www.family-ministry.org.
• Congregational Self-Assessment. Congregational Self-Assessment. James Furr, Mike Bonem, and Jim Herrington, Leading Congregational Change Workbook (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2000). James Furr, Mike Bonem, og Jim Herrington, der fører Congregational Skift Workbook (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2000). Leadership Network, 2501 Leadership Network, 2501
• Cedar Springs, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75201, 800-765-5323, www.leadnet.org Parish Profile Inventory. Cedar Springs, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75201, 800-765-5323, www.leadnet.org Parish Profile Inventory. In Studying Congregations: A New Handbook, edited by Nancy Ammerman, I studere menigheder: A New Handbook, redigeret af Nancy Ammerman,
• Jackson Carroll, Carl Dudley, & William McKinney (Nashville: Abingdon, 1998). Jackson Carroll, Carl Dudley, & William McKinney (Nashville: Abingdon, 1998).
• "How Is Our Church Doing in Making a Change in Someone's Welfare?" "Sådan er vores kirke gør i en ændring i nogen 'Trivsel?" In Amy Sherman, The ABCs of Community Ministry (Charlottesville, VA: Hudson Institute, 2001). I Amy Sherman, The ABCs af EF-ministeriet (Charlottesville, VA: Hudson Institute, 2001). Hudson Faith in Communities, 757 King Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903, 434-293-5656, shermanA@cstone.net Hudson Tro i fællesskaber, 757 King Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903, 434-293-5656, shermanA@cstone.net
• The Ministry Toolbox. Ministeriet værktøjskasse. Church Growth Resources, 15705 Bishop Street Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, N1R 7J4, 519-622-2262, www.ministrytoolbox.com Church Growth Resources, 15705 Bishop Street Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, N1R 7J4, 519-622-2262, www.ministrytoolbox.com
• Natural Church Development Survey. Natural Church Development Survey. Church Smart Resources, 350 Randy Road, Suite 5, Carol Stream, IL 60188, 800-253-4276, www.churchsmart.com Kirken Smart Resources, 350 Randy Road, Suite 5, Carol Stream, IL 60188, 800-253-4276, www.churchsmart.com
• Facing Reality: A Tool for Congregational Mission Assessment by Thomas Bandy (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2001). Facing Reality: et redskab til Congregational Mission Vurdering af Thomas BANDY (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2001). Easum, Bandy & Associates, www.easumbandy.com Easum, BANDY & Associates, www.easumbandy.com
• See also Tool #24, Theological Survey, and Tool #33, Ministry Participation Survey. Se også Tool # 24, teologiske Survey, og Tool # 33, Ministeriet Deltagelse Survey.