Church Development tool - A Church Near You

1. Would you consider this ‘your’ church - the worshipping community you are part of?*

Yes No - I am a visitor

If yes, please estimate how many years you have been part of this church community*

2. If you joined this church in the last 5 years, which of these best describes your situation before joining?

Had never been part of a church before Was part of a church once, but not in the previous two years Moved into the area having attended a different church before moving Attended a different church in the local area (within the previous two years) Attended another church and attending this one in addition Other

3. If you are a visitor to this church, which of these best describes your situation?

I have never been to a church before I have been part of a church before, but no longer I have been part of a church before, and am looking for a church to belong to

Our Church - Who is here?

We would like to know more about the makeup of our churches to help us determine if these match the local communities that they are a part of and to better identify the needs of traditionally underrepresented groups.

4. What age are you?*

5. What is your sex?*

Male Female Prefer not to say

6. Which of the following best describes your current marital status?*

7. Which of these best describes your current living arrangements? Please tick all that apply*

Prefer not to say

Living with parent(s) or similar

Living with and responsible for dependent child(ren)

Living alone

Sharing with other adults

Living with spouse or partner

Living in a communal environment e.g. halls of residence

9. What is your full postcode? This question is so we can see how many people live in and outside the parish, individual answers will not be reported *

10. Are your day-to-day activities limited because of a health problem, disability or vulnerability which has lasted, or is expected to last, at least 12 months?*

Yes, limited a lot Yes, limited a little No Prefer not to say

11. Do you have...?

Sight loss*

No Partial Full Prefer not to say

Hearing loss*

No Partial Full Prefer not to say

Difficulty with mobility*

No Partial Full Prefer not to say

A vulnerability to COVID which means you had to shield at home?*

No Yes Prefer not to say

Christ Centered - the activities which bring me closer to God

12. Thinking about the past year, how often have you done any of the activities listed below?

Attend church worship either online, in person or both*

Attend a midweek church group, either physically or online*

Read the Bible*

Pray personally*

Give money to your church*

Speak about your faith to someone who is not a Christian*

Invite someone who is not a Christian to a church service, either physically or online*

Volunteer in a church or wider community project (e.g. food bank)*

Use digital resources (email, App, online material) for Bible study, personal reflection or prayer*

Attend - either physically or online - A Christian group in a workplace or a Christian network for an area of interest (i.e. the environment, sports)*

Everyday Faith - being a church of missionary disciples

13. Please reflect on the extent to which you agree with the following statements

I can think of a time in the last month that God was active in my life*

My church equips me for life's major challenges (e.g. parenting, relationships, sickness and death)*

I have Christian friends who encourage me to grow in faith*

I lack confidence in my knowledge of the basics of the Christian faith*

I feel confident sharing my faith with others (work colleagues, family and friends)*

My church is a safe place to have questions and doubts*

In my church we don't often talk about sharing faith*

I would feel confident to invite non Christian friends or family to my church*

Being a Christian is one of the most important aspects of my identity*

I’m not sure how my faith connects with everyday life*

My church asks me to serve in a way which recognises my particular gifts and skills*

My church helps me to identify how I serve God in wider roles (e.g. workplace or community groups)*

My faith is a major motivation for the work I do or the causes I volunteer with*

Sharing Faith - helping others to know Christ

14. Thinking about your church activites over the last two years

My church has a good range of community activities (e.g. Toddler groups, groups for older people)

Yes No Not sure

My church runs or supports a local food bank

Yes No Not sure

My church was very engaged with the community, but this has been disrupted by COVID',

Yes No Not sure

If asked, my neighbours know about our church and its activities',

Yes No Not sure

My church does not make occasional visitors feel welcome

Yes No Not sure

My church promotes ways that individuals can participate in local community or action groups

Yes No Not sure

My church runs, or has run, groups for people exploring Christian faith

Yes No Not sure

My church has become more engaged in community activities since the COVID pandemic

Yes No Not sure

My church runs or supports activities for children and young people (uniformed groups, open clubs, sports)

Yes No Not sure

We have made more of opportunities online and through social media since the COVID pandemic

Yes No Not sure

My church does not equip our congregation to talk about our faith with others

Yes No Not sure

Church Ministry - role and interests

15. This question is only for those who are not ordained clergy

Thinking about the past two years, have you participated in your church in any of the following ways (in person or online):

If none of the below is applicable to you, please tick here and move onto question 16

Children, youth or family work (e.g. leading / helping with Sunday school, toddler group, youth group)*