2023 SPL Congregation Survey March 6, 2023 · Please help us better understand who we are as a church by completing this anonymous survey. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Tell us a bit about yourselfThese questions help us understand who is attending SPL.How old are you? *13-17 (Gen Alpha) 18-25 (Gen Z)26-40 (Millenial)41-55 (Gen X)56-70 (Boomer)71+ (Elder)Prefer not to sayWhat is your gender? *MaleFemalePrefer not to sayWhat is your marital status? *Single – never marriedMarriedWidowedSeparatedDivorcedPrefer not to sayDo you have children under the age of 18 living at home? *YesNoWhat ages are the children living at home? (Check all that apply.) *Less than 1 year (Infant)1-3 years (Preschool)4-5 years (JK/SK)6-10 years (Elementary)11-13 years (Junior High)14-17 years (High School)Where do you live? *LeaskdaleSimcoe (Port Perry)UxbridgeBrock (Sunderland, Cannington, Beaverton, Woodville)OtherWhat is the name of the town / area where you live?Faith ExperienceResponses to the next few questions will help give us a picture of the different faith experiences among us.Beliefs * Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree I desire Jesus to be first in my life.Strongly AgreeI desire Jesus to be first in my life. Strongly AgreeAgreeI desire Jesus to be first in my life. AgreeNeutralI desire Jesus to be first in my life. NeutralDisagreeI desire Jesus to be first in my life. DisagreeStrongly DisagreeI desire Jesus to be first in my life. Strongly DisagreeI believe the Bible has authority over what I say and do.Strongly AgreeI believe the Bible has authority over what I say and do. Strongly AgreeAgreeI believe the Bible has authority over what I say and do. AgreeNeutralI believe the Bible has authority over what I say and do. NeutralDisagreeI believe the Bible has authority over what I say and do. DisagreeStrongly DisagreeI believe the Bible has authority over what I say and do. Strongly DisagreeI believe God is actively involved in my life.Strongly AgreeI believe God is actively involved in my life. Strongly AgreeAgreeI believe God is actively involved in my life. AgreeNeutralI believe God is actively involved in my life. NeutralDisagreeI believe God is actively involved in my life. DisagreeStrongly DisagreeI believe God is actively involved in my life. Strongly Disagree Realistically, how often do you pray with others? *Frequently (i.e. daily)Regularly (i.e. weekly)Sometimes (i.e. 1-2 times/month)InfrequentlyNeverRealistically, how often do you use the Bible? *Frequently (i.e. daily)Regularly (i.e. weekly)Sometimes (i.e. 1-2 times/month)InfrequentlyNeverHow often in the past year did you have a conversation about faith with a non-Christian friend, family member, or coworker? *None1-23-56-1010+How much growth have you experienced in your spiritual life in the past year? *NoneInconsistent / ups and downsA littleSome / consistentA lotWorship, Discipleship, Community & MissionTell us about your experience at SPL.How often do you leave Sunday worship service feeling you have connected with God or experienced the presence of the Holy Spirit? AlwaysOftenSometimesRarelyNever AlwaysSPL provides a community where I feel connected. AlwaysOftenSPL provides a community where I feel connected. OftenSometimesSPL provides a community where I feel connected. SometimesRarelySPL provides a community where I feel connected. RarelyNeverSPL provides a community where I feel connected. Never How many people would you say know you well at SPL? *Less than 55-1415-2930-4950 or moreThink about people who know you beyond remembering your name and having a conversation in the foyer. You could include people you’ve prayed with, been in a small group with, had into your home, met outside of Sundays.Spiritual Formation * Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree SPL provides a community where I feel connected.Strongly AgreeSPL provides a community where I feel connected. Strongly AgreeAgreeSPL provides a community where I feel connected. AgreeNeutralSPL provides a community where I feel connected. NeutralDisagreeSPL provides a community where I feel connected. DisagreeStrongly DisagreeSPL provides a community where I feel connected. Strongly DisagreeCommunication from SPL is clear; I know what is going on and how to get involved.Strongly AgreeCommunication from SPL is clear; I know what is going on and how to get involved. Strongly AgreeAgreeCommunication from SPL is clear; I know what is going on and how to get involved. AgreeNeutralCommunication from SPL is clear; I know what is going on and how to get involved. NeutralDisagreeCommunication from SPL is clear; I know what is going on and how to get involved. DisagreeStrongly DisagreeCommunication from SPL is clear; I know what is going on and how to get involved. Strongly DisagreeSPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me understand the Bible.Strongly AgreeSPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me understand the Bible. Strongly AgreeAgreeSPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me understand the Bible. AgreeNeutralSPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me understand the Bible. NeutralDisagreeSPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me understand the Bible. DisagreeStrongly DisagreeSPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me understand the Bible. Strongly DisagreeSPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me develop habits of prayer.Strongly AgreeSPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me develop habits of prayer. Strongly AgreeAgreeSPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me develop habits of prayer. AgreeNeutralSPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me develop habits of prayer. NeutralDisagreeSPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me develop habits of prayer. DisagreeStrongly DisagreeSPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me develop habits of prayer. Strongly DisagreeSPL helps me develop relationships that encourage accountability.Strongly AgreeSPL helps me develop relationships that encourage accountability. Strongly AgreeAgreeSPL helps me develop relationships that encourage accountability. AgreeNeutralSPL helps me develop relationships that encourage accountability. NeutralDisagreeSPL helps me develop relationships that encourage accountability. DisagreeStrongly DisagreeSPL helps me develop relationships that encourage accountability. Strongly DisagreeSPL helps me understand and use my spiritual gifts.Strongly AgreeSPL helps me understand and use my spiritual gifts. Strongly AgreeAgreeSPL helps me understand and use my spiritual gifts. AgreeNeutralSPL helps me understand and use my spiritual gifts. NeutralDisagreeSPL helps me understand and use my spiritual gifts. DisagreeStrongly DisagreeSPL helps me understand and use my spiritual gifts. Strongly DisagreeSPL equips me to share my faith with others.Strongly AgreeSPL equips me to share my faith with others. Strongly AgreeAgreeSPL equips me to share my faith with others. AgreeNeutralSPL equips me to share my faith with others. NeutralDisagreeSPL equips me to share my faith with others. DisagreeStrongly DisagreeSPL equips me to share my faith with others. Strongly Disagree How long have you been attending SPL? *less than a year1-3 years3-5 yearsMore than 5 yearsOver the past year, how often did you: * NoneOnce or twiceA few timesMonthly (1-3 times/month)Weekly attend SPL's worship service in person?Noneattend SPL's worship service in person? NoneOnce or twiceattend SPL's worship service in person? Once or twiceA few timesattend SPL's worship service in person? A few timesMonthly (1-3 times/month)attend SPL's worship service in person? Monthly (1-3 times/month)Weeklyattend SPL's worship service in person? Weeklyattend SPL's online service?Noneattend SPL's online service? NoneOnce or twiceattend SPL's online service? Once or twiceA few timesattend SPL's online service? A few timesMonthly (1-3 times/month)attend SPL's online service? Monthly (1-3 times/month)Weeklyattend SPL's online service? Weeklyserve or volunteer at SPL?Noneserve or volunteer at SPL? NoneOnce or twiceserve or volunteer at SPL? Once or twiceA few timesserve or volunteer at SPL? A few timesMonthly (1-3 times/month)serve or volunteer at SPL? Monthly (1-3 times/month)Weeklyserve or volunteer at SPL? Weeklyparticipate in a small group?Noneparticipate in a small group? NoneOnce or twiceparticipate in a small group? Once or twiceA few timesparticipate in a small group? A few timesMonthly (1-3 times/month)participate in a small group? Monthly (1-3 times/month)Weeklyparticipate in a small group? Weekly Which of the following best describes your household's current financial giving to SPL? *NoneAs I am ableWorking towards 10%10% or moreNext Generation at SPL Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly disagree SPL equips me to disciple the children in my care.Strongly agreeSPL equips me to disciple the children in my care. Strongly agreeAgreeSPL equips me to disciple the children in my care. AgreeNeutralSPL equips me to disciple the children in my care. NeutralDisagreeSPL equips me to disciple the children in my care. DisagreeStrongly disagreeSPL equips me to disciple the children in my care. Strongly disagreeSPL supports the spiritual growth of children.Strongly agreeSPL supports the spiritual growth of children. Strongly agreeAgreeSPL supports the spiritual growth of children. AgreeNeutralSPL supports the spiritual growth of children. NeutralDisagreeSPL supports the spiritual growth of children. DisagreeStrongly disagreeSPL supports the spiritual growth of children. Strongly disagreeThe children in my care have at least one adult at SPL who knows and values them.Strongly agreeThe children in my care have at least one adult at SPL who knows and values them. Strongly agreeAgreeThe children in my care have at least one adult at SPL who knows and values them. AgreeNeutralThe children in my care have at least one adult at SPL who knows and values them. NeutralDisagreeThe children in my care have at least one adult at SPL who knows and values them. DisagreeStrongly disagreeThe children in my care have at least one adult at SPL who knows and values them. Strongly disagree Comments (Optional)Is there anything else you’d like us to know?Submit