Overall Survey Results:

2009 HUMC Health and Wholeness Assessment

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	The Purpose of the assessment is to assist the church leadership and Wholiness Ministry team in better understanding the “total health” needs and interests of our congregation so that we can conduct more effective programs and can create a better environment for wholeness. Every person age 18 and older is asked to complete a survey. The results of your responses will remain confidential.

What is your gender?

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

Male

35.2%

Female

63.3%

No Responses

1.4%

Totals

142

100%

What is your age?

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

18-24

0.0%

25-39

21.1%

40-55

44.3%

56-67

24.6%

68 or older

8.4%

No Responses

1.4%

Totals

142

100%

What is your ethnicity?

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

White/Caucasian

130

91.5%

Black/African American

0.0%

Hispanic/Latino

2.8%

Asian/Pacific Islander

2.1%

Native American

<1%

Other

<1%

No Responses

2.1%

Totals

142

100%

What is your marital status?

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

Single

2.8%

Married

109

76.7%

Divorced

11.2%

Widowed

4.2%

Separated

2.1%

No Responses

2.8%

Totals

142

100%

Do you have health insurance?

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

Yes

128

90.1%

7.0%

No Responses

2.8%

Totals

142

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Rate each of the following aspects of your personal health status:

1 = Poor , 2 = Fair , 3 = Good , 4 = Very Good , 5 = Excellent

Answer

Number of
Responses

Rating
Score*

Physical Health

140

3.6

Emotional/Mental Health

140

3.7

Social/Relational Health

140

3.8

Spiritual Health

140

3.7

Financial Health

140

3.1

Vocational Health

138

3.5

*The Rating Score is the weighted average calculated by dividing the sum of all weighted ratings by the number of total responses.

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1 = Poor , 2 = Fair , 3 = Good , 4 = Very Good , 5 = Excellent

Answer	1	2	3	4	5
Physical Health	3 (2.1%)	11 (7.9%)	46 (32.9%)	59 (42.1%)	21 (15.0%)
Emotional/Mental Health	5 (3.6%)	13 (9.3%)	32 (22.9%)	60 (42.9%)	30 (21.4%)
Social/Relational Health	2 (1.4%)	11 (7.9%)	39 (27.9%)	56 (40.0%)	32 (22.9%)
Spiritual Health	3 (2.1%)	9 (6.4%)	40 (28.6%)	68 (48.6%)	20 (14.3%)
Financial Health	15 (10.7%)	23 (16.4%)	42 (30.0%)	49 (35.0%)	11 (7.9%)
Vocational Health	3 (2.2%)	17 (12.3%)	45 (32.6%)	48 (34.8%)	25 (18.1%)

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Answer

Number of
Responses

Rating
Score*

Physical Health

33%

42%

15%

140

3.6

Emotional/Mental Health

23%

43%

21%

140

3.7

Social/Relational Health

28%

40%

23%

140

3.8

Spiritual Health

29%

49%

14%

140

3.7

Financial Health

11%

16%

30%

35%

140

3.1

Vocational Health

12%

33%

35%

18%

138

3.5

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	Physical Health

Physical Activity. In a typical week, on how many days do you engage in moderate physical activity for a cumulative of 30 or more minutes? (Activities like brisk walking, biking, swimming, weight lifting, etc)

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

Not at all

13.3%

1-2 Days a Week

32.3%

3-5 Days a Week

42.2%

6-7 Days a Week

9.1%

No Responses

2.8%

Totals

142

100%

Nutrition. On a typical day, how many servings of fruits and vegetables do you eat? (One serving is ½ a cup)

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

0 Servings

2.8%

1-2 Servings

45.7%

3-4 Servings

36.6%

5-6 Servings

11.2%

7 or More Servings

1.4%

No Responses

2.1%

Totals

142

100%

Body Weight. Concerning your body weight, are you

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

10 or more pounds underweight?

2.1%

Near normal weight?

38.0%

10 - 29 pounds overweight?

38.0%

30 - 69 pounds overweight?

16.1%

70 or more pounds overweight?

3.5%

No Responses

2.1%

Totals

142

100%

Body Mass Index. Follow this link to determine your body mass index(BMI) using your height and weight. (Your browser will open another window.)
Now, indicate the range that your BMI falls into.

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

Less than 18.5

2.8%

18.8 - 24.9

40.1%

25 - 29.9

33.0%

30 - 39.9

18.3%

40 or greater

2.1%

No Responses

3.5%

Totals

142

100%

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	Spiritual Health Your complete honesty in answering the remaining questions will help guide us in determining what initiatives ought to be in place to facilitate healing, wholeness and improved health.

Personal Faith. Which statement best describes your present level of faith?

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

1. I am exploring a relationship with Jesus Christ

1.4%

2. I am a new believer in Christ

1.4%

3. I am growing stronger in my faith in Christ

26.7%

4. I am a strong believer in Christ

26.7%

5. I am mature in my faith in Christ and still growing

39.4%

No Responses

4.2%

Totals

142

100%

Spiritual Disciplines. How frequently do you make a practice of the following activities?

1 = Never , 2 = Less than once a month , 3 = 2-3 times a month , 4 = About once a week , 5 = Several times a week , 6 = Once a day , 7 = More than once a day

Answer

Number of
Responses

Rating
Score*

Pray or meditate other than at mealtime and church

140

5.7

Fast

139

1.3

Read or study the Bible privately

138

4.3

Attend Bible study or meet with a small group

138

3.1

Volunteer at church or in the community

138

3.7

Use music to nurture my faith

139

4.6

Monitor my thought pattern as a way to influence my emotions/behavior

135

5.3

*The Rating Score is the weighted average calculated by dividing the sum of all weighted ratings by the number of total responses.

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1 = Never , 2 = Less than once a month , 3 = 2-3 times a month , 4 = About once a week , 5 = Several times a week , 6 = Once a day , 7 = More than once a day

Answer	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Pray or meditate other than at mealtime and church	1 (<1%)	4 (2.9%)	8 (5.7%)	11 (7.9%)	28 (20.0%)	33 (23.6%)	55 (39.3%)
Fast	118 (84.9%)	13 (9.4%)	3 (2.2%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (<1%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Read or study the Bible privately	9 (6.5%)	16 (11.6%)	17 (12.3%)	20 (14.5%)	40 (29.0%)	33 (23.9%)	3 (2.2%)
Attend Bible study or meet with a small group	31 (22.5%)	17 (12.3%)	17 (12.3%)	53 (38.4%)	19 (13.8%)	1 (<1%)	0 (0.0%)
Volunteer at church or in the community	12 (8.7%)	19 (13.8%)	26 (18.8%)	35 (25.4%)	41 (29.7%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.2%)
Use music to nurture my faith	18 (12.9%)	8 (5.8%)	12 (8.6%)	25 (18.0%)	25 (18.0%)	14 (10.1%)	37 (26.6%)
Monitor my thought pattern as a way to influence my emotions/behavior	15 (11.1%)	5 (3.7%)	4 (3.0%)	8 (5.9%)	29 (21.5%)	20 (14.8%)	54 (40.0%)

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Answer

Number of
Responses

Rating
Score*

Pray or meditate other than at mealtime and church

20%

24%

39%

140

5.7

Fast

85%

139

1.3

Read or study the Bible privately

12%

14%

29%

24%

138

4.3

Attend Bible study or meet with a small group

22%

12%

38%

14%

138

3.1

Volunteer at church or in the community

14%

19%

25%

30%

138

3.7

Use music to nurture my faith

13%

18%

10%

27%

139

4.6

Monitor my thought pattern as a way to influence my emotions/behavior

11%

21%

15%

40%

135

5.3

Spiritual Struggles. To what degree do you struggle with the following spiritual issues?

1 = Not at All , 2 = Slightly , 3 = Somewhat , 4 = Moderately , 5 = Significantly

Answer

Number of
Responses

Rating
Score*

Anger/Bitterness

140

2.2

Anxiety/Despair/Fear

141

2.5

Divorce

138

1.4

Death/Dying

141

1.6

Envy

141

1.9

Feeling Unacceptable

141

2.1

Feeling Unworthy

141

2.0

Feeling Unloved

140

1.8

Greed

140

1.7

Grief/Loss

141

1.9

*The Rating Score is the weighted average calculated by dividing the sum of all weighted ratings by the number of total responses.

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1 = Not at All , 2 = Slightly , 3 = Somewhat , 4 = Moderately , 5 = Significantly

Answer	1	2	3	4	5
Anger/Bitterness	37 (26.4%)	57 (40.7%)	26 (18.6%)	16 (11.4%)	4 (2.9%)
Anxiety/Despair/Fear	31 (22.0%)	51 (36.2%)	25 (17.7%)	22 (15.6%)	12 (8.5%)
Divorce	108 (78.3%)	18 (13.0%)	3 (2.2%)	5 (3.6%)	4 (2.9%)
Death/Dying	84 (59.6%)	39 (27.7%)	11 (7.8%)	4 (2.8%)	3 (2.1%)
Envy	58 (41.1%)	51 (36.2%)	24 (17.0%)	8 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Feeling Unacceptable	50 (35.5%)	46 (32.6%)	27 (19.1%)	13 (9.2%)	5 (3.5%)
Feeling Unworthy	60 (42.6%)	40 (28.4%)	24 (17.0%)	11 (7.8%)	6 (4.3%)
Feeling Unloved	78 (55.7%)	33 (23.6%)	18 (12.9%)	8 (5.7%)	3 (2.1%)
Greed	73 (52.1%)	43 (30.7%)	19 (13.6%)	5 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Grief/Loss	64 (45.4%)	51 (36.2%)	9 (6.4%)	9 (6.4%)	8 (5.7%)

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Answer

Number of
Responses

Rating
Score*

Anger/Bitterness

26%

41%

19%

11%

140

2.2

Anxiety/Despair/Fear

22%

36%

18%

16%

141

2.5

Divorce

78%

13%

138

1.4

Death/Dying

60%

28%

141

1.6

Envy

41%

36%

17%

141

1.9

Feeling Unacceptable

35%

33%

19%

141

2.1

Feeling Unworthy

43%

28%

17%

141

2.0

Feeling Unloved

56%

24%

13%

140

1.8

Greed

52%

31%

14%

140

1.7

Grief/Loss

45%

36%

141

1.9

Spiritual Struggles (Cont) To what degree do you struggle with the following spiritual issues?

1 = Not at All , 2 = Slightly , 3 = Somewhat , 4 = Moderately , 5 = Significantly

Answer

Number of
Responses

Rating
Score*

Guilt

140

2.4

Painful Memories of Past Events

140

2.3

Life Purpose

139

2.7

Loneliness

139

2.0

Prayerlessness

140

1.7

Unforgiveness

139

1.7

*The Rating Score is the weighted average calculated by dividing the sum of all weighted ratings by the number of total responses.

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1 = Not at All , 2 = Slightly , 3 = Somewhat , 4 = Moderately , 5 = Significantly

Answer	1	2	3	4	5
Guilt	28 (20.0%)	62 (44.3%)	26 (18.6%)	15 (10.7%)	9 (6.4%)
Painful Memories of Past Events	42 (30.0%)	50 (35.7%)	21 (15.0%)	20 (14.3%)	7 (5.0%)
Life Purpose	29 (20.9%)	39 (28.1%)	33 (23.7%)	22 (15.8%)	16 (11.5%)
Loneliness	63 (45.3%)	39 (28.1%)	19 (13.7%)	11 (7.9%)	7 (5.0%)
Prayerlessness	76 (54.3%)	38 (27.1%)	16 (11.4%)	7 (5.0%)	3 (2.1%)
Unforgiveness	69 (49.6%)	49 (35.3%)	14 (10.1%)	4 (2.9%)	3 (2.2%)

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Answer

Number of
Responses

Rating
Score*

Guilt

20%

44%

19%

11%

140

2.4

Painful Memories of Past Events

30%

36%

15%

14%

140

2.3

Life Purpose

21%

28%

24%

16%

12%

139

2.7

Loneliness

45%

28%

14%

139

2.0

Prayerlessness

54%

27%

11%

140

1.7

Unforgiveness

50%

35%

10%

139

1.7

Fruits of the Spirit. To what degree are each of the following characteristics present in your life on a day-to-day basis?

1 = Not at All , 2 = Slightly , 3 = Somewhat , 4 = Moderately , 5 = Significantly

Answer

Number of
Responses

Rating
Score*

Love

141

4.4

Peace

140

3.8

Patience

141

3.5

Kindness

141

4.2

Goodness

139

4.2

Faithfullness

140

4.1

Gentleness

139

3.9

Self Control

141

3.5

*The Rating Score is the weighted average calculated by dividing the sum of all weighted ratings by the number of total responses.

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1 = Not at All , 2 = Slightly , 3 = Somewhat , 4 = Moderately , 5 = Significantly

Answer	1	2	3	4	5
Love	1 (<1%)	3 (2.1%)	15 (10.6%)	37 (26.2%)	85 (60.3%)
Peace	2 (1.4%)	9 (6.4%)	40 (28.6%)	55 (39.3%)	34 (24.3%)
Patience	3 (2.1%)	23 (16.3%)	36 (25.5%)	59 (41.8%)	20 (14.2%)
Kindness	1 (<1%)	2 (1.4%)	21 (14.9%)	66 (46.8%)	51 (36.2%)
Goodness	1 (<1%)	2 (1.4%)	16 (11.5%)	71 (51.1%)	49 (35.3%)
Faithfullness	1 (<1%)	3 (2.1%)	26 (18.6%)	65 (46.4%)	45 (32.1%)
Gentleness	2 (1.4%)	9 (6.5%)	30 (21.6%)	61 (43.9%)	37 (26.6%)
Self Control	2 (1.4%)	16 (11.3%)	46 (32.6%)	59 (41.8%)	18 (12.8%)

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Answer

Number of
Responses

Rating
Score*

Love

11%

26%

60%

141

4.4

Peace

29%

39%

24%

140

3.8

Patience

16%

26%

42%

14%

141

3.5

Kindness

15%

47%

36%

141

4.2

Goodness

12%

51%

35%

139

4.2

Faithfullness

19%

46%

32%

140

4.1

Gentleness

22%

44%

27%

139

3.9

Self Control

11%

33%

42%

13%

141

3.5

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	Programming. Which of the following programs, if offered at the church, would you participate in? Mark all that apply.

Wellness/Prevention Programs. Mark all that you would participate in.

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

Onsite Exercise Classes

32.3%

Weight Management

23.8%

Heart/Cardiovascular Health

22.3%

Pain Management

9.2%

Wellness Coaching - 1 on 1 help in making lifestyle changes

30.0%

Childhood Obesity - for you and/or your child

3.0%

Health Screenings. Ex. blood pressure, diabetes, bone density, etc.

34.6%

Stop Smoking

1.5%

Depression

13.8%

Abuse - physical, sexual, emotional, neglect

2.3%

Healthy Eating

45.3%

Forgiveness

20.7%

Teaching Kitchen - Healthy Food Preparation Demonstrations

37.6%

Stress Management

30.7%

Laughter & Humor

43.8%

Building Self Esteem

23.8%

Eating Disorders

6.1%

Anxiety/Fear

21.5%

Women's Health Issues

33.0%

Mens' Health Issues

9.2%

Other

8.4%

Totals

130

100%

Family/Relationship Programs. Mark all that you would participate in.

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

Communications between Adults

46.4%

Communications with Children

14.1%

Communications with Teens

21.2%

Conflict Resolution/Management

30.3%

Caring for Aging Parents

27.2%

Parenting Skills

22.2%

Step Parenting

5.0%

Man/Woman Relationships

45.4%

Other

6.0%

Totals

100%

Practical Life Programs. Mark all that you would participate in.

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

End of Life Issues - Advance Directives, Living Wills, etc.

32.3%

Self Defense

35.2%

CPR

53.9%

Receive a visit from a parish nurse while ill at the hospital or home

21.5%

Receive transportation assistance from others

3.9%

Financial Wellness/Debt Reduction/Budgeting

36.2%

Receive food from a Free Food Pantry

4.9%

A Pet Blessing - a spiritual celebration/ceremony to honor your pet

19.6%

Other

4.9%

Totals

102

100%

Support Groups. Mark all that you would participate in.

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

Eating Disorders

21.7%

Cancer

8.6%

Caregiver

21.7%

Addictions

21.7%

Single Parenting

6.5%

Sexual Abuse

0.0%

Divorce

13.0%

Job Loss/Transition

34.7%

Widowers

10.8%

Other

23.9%

Totals

100%

Days of Programs. What day would you most likely participate in programs? Check up to two.

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

Sunday

38.8%

Monday

22.3%

Tuesday

42.1%

Wednesday

35.5%

Thursday

28.9%

Friday

10.7%

Saturday

15.7%

Totals

121

100%

Time of Programs. What time of day would you most likely participate in programs? Check only one.

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

Morning

26.0%

Mid Day

4.9%

Afternoon

4.9%

Evening

53.5%

No Responses

10.5%

Totals

142

100%

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	Church Culture

Environment. How strongly do you believe that the following should be in place at our church to support people being well/whole?

1 = Strongly Disagree , 2 = Disagree , 3 = Not Sure , 4 = Agree , 5 = Strongly Agree

Answer

Number of
Responses

Rating
Score*

Food at meetings, dinners and before/after services should be healthy.

136

3.8

Have a counselor available onsite

136

3.6

Maintain a library of books/videos/CDs on 'total health' issues

137

3.9

Have an onsite medical clinic for the uninsured or underinsured

135

3.2

Have a dedicated area onsite for healing/restoration ministry

137

3.7

Identify a dedicated place for private prayer throughout all services

137

3.7

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1 = Strongly Disagree , 2 = Disagree , 3 = Not Sure , 4 = Agree , 5 = Strongly Agree

Answer	1	2	3	4	5
Food at meetings, dinners and before/after services should be healthy.	3 (2.2%)	15 (11.0%)	19 (14.0%)	67 (49.3%)	32 (23.5%)
Have a counselor available onsite	2 (1.5%)	11 (8.1%)	43 (31.6%)	57 (41.9%)	23 (16.9%)
Maintain a library of books/videos/CDs on 'total health' issues	4 (2.9%)	5 (3.6%)	20 (14.6%)	84 (61.3%)	24 (17.5%)
Have an onsite medical clinic for the uninsured or underinsured	12 (8.9%)	26 (19.3%)	37 (27.4%)	39 (28.9%)	21 (15.6%)
Have a dedicated area onsite for healing/restoration ministry	3 (2.2%)	12 (8.8%)	36 (26.3%)	63 (46.0%)	23 (16.8%)
Identify a dedicated place for private prayer throughout all services	2 (1.5%)	8 (5.8%)	38 (27.7%)	64 (46.7%)	25 (18.2%)

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Answer

Number of
Responses

Rating
Score*

Food at meetings, dinners and before/after services should be healthy.

11%

14%

49%

24%

136

3.8

Have a counselor available onsite

32%

42%

17%

136

3.6

Maintain a library of books/videos/CDs on 'total health' issues

15%

61%

18%

137

3.9

Have an onsite medical clinic for the uninsured or underinsured

19%

27%

29%

16%

135

3.2

Have a dedicated area onsite for healing/restoration ministry

26%

46%

17%

137

3.7

Identify a dedicated place for private prayer throughout all services

28%

47%

18%

137

3.7

Messages on Wholeness. How frequently would you like the pastors or church leadership to address the link/relationship between spiritual, relational, emotional and physical health during church services?

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

Never

<1%

Once every year

7.0%

Once every six months

13.3%

Once every three months

38.7%

Once a month

27.4%

Weekly

8.4%

No Responses

4.2%

Totals

142

100%

Healing Services. How frequently would you like a pastor to conduct special services of healing - spiritual, emotional, physical?

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

Never

2.1%

Once every year

7.7%

Once every six months

23.2%

Once every three months

36.6%

Once a month

19.0%

Weekly

7.0%

No Responses

4.2%

Totals

142

100%

Please add any comments you have for the pastors, staff or Wholiness Ministry team.

	Number of Responses
	20

OPTIONAL. If you would like to be notified when the church schedules a program that you have an interest in, please provide your email address, or phone number if you do not have email.
The results of your responses will remain confidential.

Answer	Number of Responses
Home Phone	12
Email Address	23

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	Thank you for taking time to complete this assessment. If you would like to become involved with the Wholiness Ministry, please contact Dale Fletcher by calling 704-542-1777 or through email - dale@faithandhealthconnection.org

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