Congregational Surveys Congregational Ankete

Tool #23: Congregational Surveys Alat # 23: Congregational Ankete

A survey (distributed in church, mailed, or via telephone) can provide valuable information to your church A survey (distribuirani u crkvu, poštom, ili putem telefona) može pružiti vrijedne informacije za vaš crkva
self-study process. self-studija proces. However, you must weigh whether this is the best option for your situation. Međutim, morate vagati da li je ovo najbolja opcija za svoju situaciju.

The advantages of doing a survey include: Prednosti obavljajući survey uključuju:

• It provides concrete statistical information. Pruža konkretne statističke podatke.
• It can confirm (or in some cases, challenge) the perceptions of the self-study group. To može potvrditi (ili u nekim slučajevima, izazov), percepcije i self-studijska grupa.
• It can be adapted to address the most pressing questions in your church context. To može biti prilagođen adresu najviše pritiskom na pitanja u vašoj crkvi kontekstu.
• It allows you to compare the activities and views of different groups of members. Ono vam omogućuje da usporedite aktivnosti i pregleda različitih skupina članova.
• It draws on a wider base of members than interviews alone. To neriješeno na široj bazi članova od intervjua sam.
• It helps members feel included in the self-study and ministry development process. Ona pomaže članovi osjećaju uključeni u self-studija i Ministarstva razvoja procesa.
• It enables you to track changes in the congregation over time. Ono vam omogućuje da pratite promjene u zajednici s vremenom.

Disadvantages include: Nedostaci uključuju:

• A survey takes an additional investment of time and energy, and may prolong the self-study. A survey traje dodatnih ulaganja vremena i energije, te svibanj produzze self-study.
• Copying and distributing the survey cost money (especially if the survey is mailed out). Kopiranje i distribuiranje istraživanje cijene novca (posebno ako je poslana iz ankete).
• 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. Ako je anketa nije napisano ispravno, ako nisu u mogućnosti da biste dobili dovoljan broj reakcija, ili ako ne interpretirati rezultate pravilno, možete završiti sa zabludu informacije.
• Inputting and analyzing the responses requires computer equipment and know-how. Inputting i analizira odgovore zahtijeva računalnu opremu i know-how.
• Members may get annoyed at being asked to complete a survey. Članovi svibanj get annoyed to bude zatraženo da završi anketu.

Surveys to explore the congregational context for ministry might include these question areas: Ankete na istraživanje congregational kontekstu ministarstvo za pitanje može obuhvatiti ovim područjima:

• Beliefs related to evangelism and social ministry Vjerovanja odnose na evangelism i socijalne službe
• Satisfaction with the congregation's current ministries Zadovoljstvo zajednice's current ministarstava
• Personal involvement in ministry activities Osobna uključenost u aktivnosti ministarstva
• Motivation for ministry involvement Motivacija za angažovanje ministarstva
• Desires or priorities for ministry development Želje ili prioritete ministarstva za razvoj
• Willingness to commit to particular ministries Spremnost da preuzme obvezu posebice ministarstava
• Assessment of factors that help or hinder holistic ministry (eg conflict, leadership, organization) Procjena faktora koji pomažu ili ometati holistički ministarstva (npr. sukoba, rukovođenja, organizacija)
• Indicators of spiritual vitality (prayer, Bible reading, church attendance) Pokazatelji duhovne vitalnosti (molitvu, čitanje Biblije, crkva prisustvo)
• Demographic information (gender, age, education, residence, length of time in the church) Demografski podaci (spol, dob, obrazovanja, stanovanja, dužina vremena u crkvi)

See Carl Dudley, Community Ministry (Alban Institute, 2002), pp. Pogledajte Carl Dudley, Community Ministarstva (Alban Institute, 2002), pp. 95-103 for more discussion of surveys. 95-103 više za raspravu o anketama.
If you opt to do a survey, you can create your own, or use existing models. Ako se odlučite napraviti anketu, možete napraviti svoj vlastiti, ili koristiti postojeće modele. Good sources include: Dobri izvori uključuju:

• Church and Ministry Involvement Questionnaire. Crkve i Ministarstva Uključenost upitnik. Developed by Ron Sider and Heidi Unruh, www.network935.org . Developed by Ron Sider i Heidi Unruh, www.network935.org.
• Church Census. Crkva Popisa. Diana Garland, Center for Family and Community Ministries, www.family-ministry.org . Diana vijenac, Centar za obitelji i zajednice Ministarstva, 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, i Jim Herrington, Congregational Vodeća radna Promjena (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 Springsu, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75201, 800-765-5323, www.leadnet.org Župni Profil Inventar. In Studying Congregations: A New Handbook, edited by Nancy Ammerman, U Studying župe: A New Handbook, edited by Nancy Ammerman,
• Jackson Carroll, Carl Dudley, & William McKinney (Nashville: Abingdon, 1998). Jackson Carrolla, Carl Dudley, & William McKinney (Nashville: Abingdon, 1998).
• "How Is Our Church Doing in Making a Change in Someone's Welfare?" "Kako je naš Crkva Uživajte u tome da je promjena u nečijeg skrbi?" In Amy Sherman, The ABCs of Community Ministry (Charlottesville, VA: Hudson Institute, 2001). U Amy Sherman, The ABCs of Community Ministarstva (Charlottesville, VA: Hudson Institute, 2001). Hudson Faith in Communities, 757 King Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903, 434-293-5656, shermanA@cstone.net Hudson vjeru u Communities, 757 King Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903, 434-293-5656, shermanA@cstone.net
• The Ministry Toolbox. Ministarstvo Toolbox. Church Growth Resources, 15705 Bishop Street Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, N1R 7J4, 519-622-2262, www.ministrytoolbox.com Crkva rasta Resources, 15705 biskup Street Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, N1R 7J4, 519-622-2262, www.ministrytoolbox.com
• Natural Church Development Survey. Prirodne Crkva Development Survey. Church Smart Resources, 350 Randy Road, Suite 5, Carol Stream, IL 60188, 800-253-4276, www.churchsmart.com Crkva 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). Okrenut Reality: A alat za Congregational Misija Assessment by Thomas dobacivati (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2001). Easum, Bandy & Associates, www.easumbandy.com Easum, dobacivati & Associates, www.easumbandy.com
• See also Tool #24, Theological Survey, and Tool #33, Ministry Participation Survey. See also Alat # 24, bogoslovnom Survey, i Alat # 33, Ministarstvo Sudjelovanje Survey.