Congregational Assessment Questionnaire

While there are no specific deadlines associated with the completion of this questionnaire, congregations are encouraged to assess their status annually for optimal growth. For continuous improvement, consider reviewing the results regularly, ideally every six months. Engage your church community to discuss findings and set future goals.

The purpose of this questionnaire is to facilitate an assessment of your church's health and vitality. By answering the questions, congregations can identify areas of strength and opportunities for revitalization. This process not only helps in strategic planning but also encourages engagement among members for collective improvement.

• 1. Growth/Decline: Evaluates worship attendance trends over the past ten years.
• 2. Membership Demographics: Assesses the age demographics of the congregation.
• 3. Vision-Driven: Checks the alignment of the congregation with its vision statement.
• 4. Gospel Preaching: Evaluates the presence of Gospel messages in sermons.
• 5. Disciple-making: Assesses strategies for making disciples within the congregation.
• 6. Assimilation: Evaluates how well the congregation welcomes outsiders.
• 7. Length of Membership: Assesses the average length of membership in the congregation.
• 8. Zealousness: Evaluates the energy and involvement of congregation members.
• 9. Evangelism: Checks the effectiveness of evangelism efforts.
• 10. Worship Attendance: Assesses current worship attendance numbers.
• 11. Age of Congregation: Examines the history and longevity of the congregation.
• 12. Children: Evaluates the percentage of children in the congregation.
• 13. Reflecting Our Neighborhood: Assesses socio-economic and ethnic resemblance to the neighborhood.
• 14. Program Orientation: Checks the inclusivity of church programs for non-members.
• 15. Community Connections: Evaluates the congregation's engagement with the local community.
• 16. Finances: Assesses financial health regarding operational expenses.
• 17. Capacity to Change: Evaluates the congregation's willingness to embrace change.
• 18. Healthy Relationships: Assesses the relational dynamics within the congregation.
• 19. Facility Use: Examines how often church facilities are utilized.
• 20. Future Orientation: Evaluates the congregation's outlook on its future.
• 21. Quality of Ministry: Assesses the quality and passion of ministry efforts.
• 22. Participation: Evaluates program participation trends.
• 23. New Ministries: Assesses the creation of new ministries over recent years.
• 24. Relationships with Believers: Evaluates engagement with other believers for spiritual growth.
• 25. Relationships with Unbelievers: Assesses the congregation's outreach to non-believers.
• 26. Worship Services: Checks the accessibility and inspiration of worship services.
• 27. Completion Conversations: Assesses ongoing discussions about the congregation's future.
• 28. Missional Investments: Evaluates financial investments in outreach efforts.

If the form is not submitted, your congregation may miss out on valuable insights for revitalization. Additionally, important data on church health will remain unclear. Timely submission ensures that your church can strategize effectively.

• Missed Growth Opportunities: Without submission, potential growth strategies remain unidentified.
• Lack of Strategic Planning: Failure to assess current situations hampers effective planning for the future.
• Unaddressed Issues: Unsubmitted forms mean unresolved challenges within the congregation may persist.

• 1. Annual Assessment: Use the questionnaire annually to monitor changes and growth.
• 2. Strategic Planning: Utilize during strategic discussions to guide future direction.
• 3. Post-Revitalization Check: Implement after revitalization efforts to measure impact.