Church Life Survey

The survey will provide presbyters and local church leaders with a picture of the life of their congregation including the following:

1. What people most value in this congregation.

2. The strength of attenders sense of belonging to this congregation.

3. Whether people feel a sense of God’s presence in worship.

4. Whether people are being challenged to take action (ie. living out their faith)

5. How satisfied attenders are with what the church offers for children, youth and young adults.

6. Whether people feel they are growing in their faith

7. Whether they are willing to share their faith

8. Whether they see their church as inclusive of different kinds of people

9. Whether they believe that Christians should actively care for the environment

10. Whether they think their church has a vision and sets goals for the future

The above is a brief sample of the questions asked. The collated and anonymous answers which the Church Life Survey team will provide to each participating congregation will give a snapshot that can help the leaders shape the future direction of the congregation. The survey results can also provide important information for parishes and Synods with regard to stationing.

This year the survey can be filled in on people’s smart phones, tablets, computers. Paper copies of the survey form can also be run off in local church offices and made available for those who prefer paper and pen. The survey form has also been translated and will be available in Maori, Samoan, Tongan, Korean, and some other languages.

It is great that the Connexion is willing to pay for your congregations participation. The Methodist Church’s “Group Code” is 111885. The full instructions for participation were sent out by email on the 22nd May from the Connexional Office to all parishes.

Methodist Parish Instructions

Cooperating Parish Instructions

Norman E Brookes (the Methodist member of the CLSNZ committee)”