Survey : Questions

	Thanks for taking the time to complete the Quest Community Church Annual Survey. We use the information you provide to develop new and improve our current ministries.

1.

What is your gender?

Male

Female

2.

What is your age?

under 18

18-24

25-30

31-40

41-50

51-60

61-70

71 and over

3.

What is your marital status?

Single

Married - first time

Remarried

Separated or divorced

Widow/widower

4.

How long have you been attending church services or activities at Quest?

less than 6 months

6 months to one year

1-3 years

3-6 years

more than 6 years

Other

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5.	If you have attended for less than a year, how could we help you feel more comfortable and become more involved at Quest.
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6.

Tell us about your attendance here.

I attend sporadically, on special occasions or when in town

I attend about once a month

I attend about twice a month

I attend about three times a month

I usually attend every week

Other

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7.

How do you usually watch a service?

Online

Building - In-Person

Drive-in - In-Person

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8.

How did you find out about Quest?

Friend, co-worker or family member

Media (website, newspaper, radio, phone calls)

Saw the church building or sign and came on my own

Projects in the community (i.e. haircuts, passing out hot chocolate or cookies, etc.)

Word-of-mouth

Other

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9.

On a scale of 1 (Very Insignificant) to 5 (Very Significant), rate the influence of the following factors in bringing you to and keeping you at Quest.

	1 - Very Insignificant	2 - Slightly Insignificant	3 - Neutral	4 - Slightly Significant	5 - Very Significant
My friends and/or my family members are here
Reputation of the church
Preaching
Adult programs/ministries
Children and/or youth programs/ministries
Worship style
Community outreach (local, national and international missions, servant evangelism)
Life Groups and classes
Non-judgmental reputaton
Other (please specify below)

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10.

Do you feel cared for in this church?

Yes

No (please explain)

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11.

How long have you considered yourself a committed follower of Jesus Christ?

I'm still exploring

Less than a year

1-2 years

3-6 years

more than 6 years

12.

Since attending Quest, have you made a commitment or re-commitment to follow Jesus?

Yes

No

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13.

In a typical month, how many times do you volunteer in any capacity at Quest?

None

1-2 times

3 or more

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14.

If you don't volunteer at Quest, why not?

Too busy

Not interested

Not sure how to get involved

Never asked

Don't think I have much to offer

Needed a break

Other

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15.

During the past year, did you attend Alpha, a Life Group or a class?

Yes

No

16.

If you did not attend Alpha, a Life Group or a class, why not?

Too busy

Not interested

Not sure how to get involved

Never invited

Tried one, didn't like it

Times were not convenient

Childcare issues

Small groups are intimidating to me

17.

Last year, how many people did you share your story of how Jesus has changed your life?

0

1-3

4-6

6 or more

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18.

How has your participation in Quest activities changed in the last year?

Remained the same

Increased

Decreased

Not applicable (haven't been here a year)

19.

What was the first step that moved you from a spectator to active participant at Quest?

I responded to a general announcement at church (appeal from the pastor, email, bulletin item, etc.)

I responded during Life Group sign ups or Ministry Fair

I responded to a personal invitation from someone I knew

I responded to a personal invitation from someone I didn't know

I took the initiative to look for opportunities

I haven't taken the step from spectator to active participant

Other

21.

How often do you give financially to Quest?

Tithe (10%)

Regularly (but less than 10%)

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

22.

How has your giving changed in the past year?

Increased

Stayed the same

Decreased

23.

In a typical week, how often do you practice personal devotions (time of Bible reading, devotional reading, and/or prayer)?

None

1-2 times

3-5 times

6+ times

24.

Over the last year, how much have you grown in your faith?

No real growth

Some growth

Much growth, mainly through this congregation/Life Groups

Much growth, mainly through non-Quest groups or congregations

Much growth, mainly through my own private activities

Other

25.

How satisfied are you with your own spiritual growth?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Mixed feelings/not sure

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Other

26.	What one or two things would help you grow the most in your spiritual life?
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27.

Worship Services: On a scale of 1 (Very Poor) to 5 (Very Good), rate the following items of Quest's weekly worship services. For items scoring 3 or lower, please explain why.

	1 - Very Poor	2 - Poor	3 - Neutral	4 - Good	5 - Very Good
Preaching style
Length of sermons
Choice of sermon topics
Overall rating of preaching
Volume of music
Song selection
Overall rating of music
Friendliness of people
Overall atmosphere of Quest's building
Accessibility of pastors and staff

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28.

Signage & Ease of Navigating the Building: On a scale of 1(Very Poor) to 5 (Very Good), rate the following items about Quest's signage and ease of navigating the building. For items scoring less than a 3, please explain why.

	Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Very Good
Exterior signage
Worship Center
Office area
Restrooms
KidZone/Children/Yout- h areas
KidZone classroom
Information desk
Main entry doors
Signage on doors

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29.

Cleanliness & Appearance of the Building: On a scale of 1(Very Poor) to 5 (Very Good), rate the following items about Quest's appearance and cleanliness. For items scoring less than a 3, please explain why.

	Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Very Good
Exterior of building
Entry - Coffee Bar, Information Center, The Nook, The SouthSide
Worship Center
KidZone/Children's/Yo- uth area
Restrooms
Overall appearance of church facilities
Quest offers a modern appearance
Quest offers a safe environment

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30.

Do you have a child/children who attend Quest Kids? If yes, answer questions 31& 32. If no, skip to question 33.

Yes

No

31.

Quest Kids Children's Ministry: On a scale of 1 (Very Poor) to 5 (Very Good), rate the following items regarding Quest Kids children's ministry:

	1 - Very Poor	2 - Poor	3 - Neutral	4 - Good	5 - Very Good
Care for my child in the Nursery
Learning experience in the 3-K class
Learning experience in the 1st-5th grade class
Overall rating of Quest Kids children's ministry
Safety of my children
Orderliness of check-in/check-out process

32.	Comments or suggestions about Quest Kids?
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33.

Do you have a student/students that participate in Quest's Student Ministry? If yes, complete questions 35 & 36. If no, go to question 37.

Yes

No

34.

Student Ministry: One a scale of 1 (Very Poor) to 5 (Very Good), rate items regarding the Student Ministry:

	1 - Very Poor	2 - Poor	3 - Neutral	4 - Good	5 - Very Good
Learning experience in Student Ministry
Games and activities during Student Ministry
Variety of events for students (i.e. game night, bonfire, etc.)
Involvement of parents in Student Ministry
Communications of events and activities to students and parents
Service projects

35.	Comments or suggestions about Student Ministry?
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36.	What else would you like to share with us that would help us improve the ministry of Quest? Or any other comments/suggestions/feedback you would like to provide:
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