Church congregational survey for new pastor
Here's a sample church congregational survey for a new pastor:
Introduction: As we welcome our new pastor, we want to hear from you! Your input will help us understand the needs, concerns, and aspirations of our congregation. Your responses will be kept confidential and will help our new pastor get to know us better. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.
Section 1: Demographics
- How long have you been attending our church?
- Less than 1 year
- 1-3 years
- 4-6 years
- 7-10 years
- More than 10 years
- What is your age range?
- 18-24
- 25-34
- 35-44
- 45-54
- 55-64
- 65 or older
- What is your marital status?
- Single
- Married
- Divorced
- Widowed
- Other (please specify)
- Do you have children?
- Yes
- No
- What is your occupation?
- Student
- Full-time employee
- Part-time employee
- Self-employed
- Retired
- Other (please specify)
Section 2: Church Involvement
- How often do you attend worship services?
- Every Sunday
- Most Sundays
- Some Sundays
- Rarely
- Never
- How often do you participate in small groups or Bible studies?
- Regularly
- Occasionally
- Rarely
- Never
- Have you served in a leadership role in the church?
- Yes
- No
- Are you involved in any church committees or teams?
- Yes
- No
- How satisfied are you with the current state of our church's programs and activities?
- Very satisfied
- Somewhat satisfied
- Neutral
- Somewhat dissatisfied
- Very dissatisfied
Section 3: Expectations for the New Pastor
- What are your hopes and expectations for our new pastor?
- (Open-ended question for respondents to provide their thoughts)
- How important is it for you that our new pastor is involved in the community?
- Very important
- Somewhat important
- Not very important
- Not at all important
- How important is it for you that our new pastor is knowledgeable about our church's history and traditions?
- Very important
- Somewhat important
- Not very important
- Not at all important
- How important is it for you that our new pastor is approachable and available for counseling?
- Very important
- Somewhat important
- Not very important
- Not at all important
- Are there any specific areas of ministry or focus that you would like to see our new pastor prioritize?
- (Open-ended question for respondents to provide their thoughts)
Section 4: Additional Comments
- Is there anything else you would like to share about your experience at our church or your hopes for our new pastor?
- (Open-ended question for respondents to provide their thoughts)
Conclusion: Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey! Your input is invaluable in helping us understand the needs and aspirations of our congregation. We will keep your responses confidential and use them to help our new pastor get to know us better. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our church leadership.