2023 SPL Congregation Survey

March 6, 2023

Please help us better understand who we are as a church by completing this anonymous survey.

Tell us a bit about yourself

These questions help us understand who is attending SPL.

What is your gender? *

Male
Female
Prefer not to say

Do you have children under the age of 18 living at home? *

Where do you live? *

Faith Experience

Responses to the next few questions will help give us a picture of the different faith experiences among us.

Beliefs *

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I desire Jesus to be first in my life.	Strongly Agree I desire Jesus to be first in my life. Strongly Agree	Agree I desire Jesus to be first in my life. Agree	Neutral I desire Jesus to be first in my life. Neutral	Disagree I desire Jesus to be first in my life. Disagree	Strongly Disagree I desire Jesus to be first in my life. Strongly Disagree
I believe the Bible has authority over what I say and do.	Strongly Agree I believe the Bible has authority over what I say and do. Strongly Agree	Agree I believe the Bible has authority over what I say and do. Agree	Neutral I believe the Bible has authority over what I say and do. Neutral	Disagree I believe the Bible has authority over what I say and do. Disagree	Strongly Disagree I believe the Bible has authority over what I say and do. Strongly Disagree
I believe God is actively involved in my life.	Strongly Agree I believe God is actively involved in my life. Strongly Agree	Agree I believe God is actively involved in my life. Agree	Neutral I believe God is actively involved in my life. Neutral	Disagree I believe God is actively involved in my life. Disagree	Strongly Disagree I believe God is actively involved in my life. Strongly Disagree

Realistically, how often do you pray with others? *

Realistically, how often do you use the Bible? *

How often in the past year did you have a conversation about faith with a non-Christian friend, family member, or coworker? *

How much growth have you experienced in your spiritual life in the past year? *

Worship, Discipleship, Community & Mission

Tell 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?

Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
Always SPL provides a community where I feel connected. Always	Often SPL provides a community where I feel connected. Often	Sometimes SPL provides a community where I feel connected. Sometimes	Rarely SPL provides a community where I feel connected. Rarely	Never SPL provides a community where I feel connected. Never

How many people would you say know you well at SPL? *

Think 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 Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
SPL provides a community where I feel connected.	Strongly Agree SPL provides a community where I feel connected. Strongly Agree	Agree SPL provides a community where I feel connected. Agree	Neutral SPL provides a community where I feel connected. Neutral	Disagree SPL provides a community where I feel connected. Disagree	Strongly Disagree SPL provides a community where I feel connected. Strongly Disagree
Communication from SPL is clear; I know what is going on and how to get involved.	Strongly Agree Communication from SPL is clear; I know what is going on and how to get involved. Strongly Agree	Agree Communication from SPL is clear; I know what is going on and how to get involved. Agree	Neutral Communication from SPL is clear; I know what is going on and how to get involved. Neutral	Disagree Communication from SPL is clear; I know what is going on and how to get involved. Disagree	Strongly Disagree Communication from SPL is clear; I know what is going on and how to get involved. Strongly Disagree
SPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me understand the Bible.	Strongly Agree SPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me understand the Bible. Strongly Agree	Agree SPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me understand the Bible. Agree	Neutral SPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me understand the Bible. Neutral	Disagree SPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me understand the Bible. Disagree	Strongly Disagree SPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me understand the Bible. Strongly Disagree
SPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me develop habits of prayer.	Strongly Agree SPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me develop habits of prayer. Strongly Agree	Agree SPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me develop habits of prayer. Agree	Neutral SPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me develop habits of prayer. Neutral	Disagree SPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me develop habits of prayer. Disagree	Strongly Disagree SPL supports my relationship with Jesus by helping me develop habits of prayer. Strongly Disagree
SPL helps me develop relationships that encourage accountability.	Strongly Agree SPL helps me develop relationships that encourage accountability. Strongly Agree	Agree SPL helps me develop relationships that encourage accountability. Agree	Neutral SPL helps me develop relationships that encourage accountability. Neutral	Disagree SPL helps me develop relationships that encourage accountability. Disagree	Strongly Disagree SPL helps me develop relationships that encourage accountability. Strongly Disagree
SPL helps me understand and use my spiritual gifts.	Strongly Agree SPL helps me understand and use my spiritual gifts. Strongly Agree	Agree SPL helps me understand and use my spiritual gifts. Agree	Neutral SPL helps me understand and use my spiritual gifts. Neutral	Disagree SPL helps me understand and use my spiritual gifts. Disagree	Strongly Disagree SPL helps me understand and use my spiritual gifts. Strongly Disagree
SPL equips me to share my faith with others.	Strongly Agree SPL equips me to share my faith with others. Strongly Agree	Agree SPL equips me to share my faith with others. Agree	Neutral SPL equips me to share my faith with others. Neutral	Disagree SPL equips me to share my faith with others. Disagree	Strongly Disagree SPL equips me to share my faith with others. Strongly Disagree

How long have you been attending SPL? *

less than a year
1-3 years
3-5 years
More than 5 years

Over the past year, how often did you: *

	None	Once or twice	A few times	Monthly (1-3 times/month)	Weekly
attend SPL's worship service in person?	None attend SPL's worship service in person? None	Once or twice attend SPL's worship service in person? Once or twice	A few times attend SPL's worship service in person? A few times	Monthly (1-3 times/month) attend SPL's worship service in person? Monthly (1-3 times/month)	Weekly attend SPL's worship service in person? Weekly
attend SPL's online service?	None attend SPL's online service? None	Once or twice attend SPL's online service? Once or twice	A few times attend SPL's online service? A few times	Monthly (1-3 times/month) attend SPL's online service? Monthly (1-3 times/month)	Weekly attend SPL's online service? Weekly
serve or volunteer at SPL?	None serve or volunteer at SPL? None	Once or twice serve or volunteer at SPL? Once or twice	A few times serve or volunteer at SPL? A few times	Monthly (1-3 times/month) serve or volunteer at SPL? Monthly (1-3 times/month)	Weekly serve or volunteer at SPL? Weekly
participate in a small group?	None participate in a small group? None	Once or twice participate in a small group? Once or twice	A few times participate in a small group? A few times	Monthly (1-3 times/month) participate in a small group? Monthly (1-3 times/month)	Weekly participate in a small group? Weekly

Which of the following best describes your household's current financial giving to SPL? *

None
As I am able
Working towards 10%
10% or more

	Strongly agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly disagree
SPL equips me to disciple the children in my care.	Strongly agree SPL equips me to disciple the children in my care. Strongly agree	Agree SPL equips me to disciple the children in my care. Agree	Neutral SPL equips me to disciple the children in my care. Neutral	Disagree SPL equips me to disciple the children in my care. Disagree	Strongly disagree SPL equips me to disciple the children in my care. Strongly disagree
SPL supports the spiritual growth of children.	Strongly agree SPL supports the spiritual growth of children. Strongly agree	Agree SPL supports the spiritual growth of children. Agree	Neutral SPL supports the spiritual growth of children. Neutral	Disagree SPL supports the spiritual growth of children. Disagree	Strongly disagree SPL supports the spiritual growth of children. Strongly disagree
The children in my care have at least one adult at SPL who knows and values them.	Strongly agree The children in my care have at least one adult at SPL who knows and values them. Strongly agree	Agree The children in my care have at least one adult at SPL who knows and values them. Agree	Neutral The children in my care have at least one adult at SPL who knows and values them. Neutral	Disagree The children in my care have at least one adult at SPL who knows and values them. Disagree	Strongly disagree The children in my care have at least one adult at SPL who knows and values them. Strongly disagree

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