q1 what is the desired age range for the pastor? · 1–5 years of prior church-ministry experience...

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

18.92% 7

59.46% 22

21.62% 8

0.00% 0

Q1 What is the desired age range for the pastor? Answered: 37 Skipped: 4

TOTAL 37

Under 20

20–29

30–39

40–49

50–59

60 or more

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Under 20

20–29

30–39

40–49

50–59

60 or more

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0.00% 0

2.44% 1

2.44% 1

14.63% 6

46.34% 19

21.95% 9

2.44% 1

9.76% 4

Q2 What is the minimum acceptable educational level you expect thepastor to have attained?

Answered: 41 Skipped: 0

TOTAL 41

Less thanhigh-school...

High-schoolgraduate only

Some collegeor professio...

Collegegraduate...

Attendedseminary

Master’sdegree from...

Doctoraldegree from...

Formaleducation...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Less than high-school graduate

High-school graduate only

Some college or professional school

College graduate (bachelor’s degree)

Attended seminary

Master’s degree from seminary

Doctoral degree from seminary

Formal education degree not important

2 / 63


65.85% 27

100.00% 41

34.15% 14

85.37% 35

Q3 What are acceptable marital statuses for the prospective pastor?(Check all that apply)


Total Respondents: 41

Never married

Currentlymarried

Separated ordivorced

Widowed

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Never married

Currently married

Separated or divorced

Widowed

3 / 63


4.88% 2

19.51% 8

24.39% 10

31.71% 13

14.63% 6

4.88% 2

0.00% 0

Q4 What pastoral or professional ministry experience should berequired?


TOTAL 41

No priorexperience...

1–5 years ofprior...




More than 10years of pri...

More than 10years of pri...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


No prior experience necessary.

1–5 years of prior experience as pastor

1–5 years of prior church-ministry experience (such as church staff)

6–10 years of prior experience as pastor

6–10 years of prior church-ministry experience (such as church staff)

More than 10 years of prior experience as pastor

More than 10 years of prior church-ministry experience (such as church staff)

4 / 63


78.05% 32

21.95% 9

Q5 Should the prospective pastor have experience serving in a churchwith multiple staff members?


TOTAL 41

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

5 / 63


0.00% 0

0.00% 0

12.20% 5

19.51% 8

0.00% 0

68.29% 28

Q6 What should the size of the prospective pastor’s current church be inrelation to our church?


TOTAL 41

Much smallerthan our church

Somewhatsmaller than...

About the samesize as our...

Somewhatlarger than ...

Much largerthan our church

Doesn't matter

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Much smaller than our church

Somewhat smaller than our church

About the same size as our church

Somewhat larger than our church

Much larger than our church

Doesn't matter

6 / 63


80.49% 33

0.00% 0

73.17% 30

46.34% 19

Q7 Which two of the following do you consider the most importantstrengths needed by the incoming pastor? (Check only two)



Preaching

Administration

Leadership

Relationships

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Preaching

Administration

Leadership

Relationships

7 / 63


7.32% 3

7.32% 3

43.90% 18

2.44% 1

9.76% 4

90.24% 37

73.17% 30

7.32% 3

0.00% 0

56.10% 23

Q8 The following are activities to which a pastor may allocate time eachweek. Read all choices and check the three areas that should be the top

time priorities of our new pastor. (Check only three)Answered: 41 Skipped: 0

Administration,including ta...

Correspondencewith members...

Counselingindividuals...

Visitingmembers in t...

Visitingmembers or...

Sermonpreparation

Prayer

Attendingsocial...

Planning andorganizing...

Meeting withministry...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Administration, including tasks related to the church office, finances, and facility

Correspondence with members by phone, e-mail, and other electronic means

Counseling individuals with personal and spiritual problems

Visiting members in the hospital and in nursing homes

Visiting members or prospects at home or over a meal

Sermon preparation

Prayer

Attending social gatherings and special events of ministries, classes, and groups in the church

Planning and organizing ministry activities

Meeting with ministry leaders who plan and organize ministry activities

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9 / 63


63.41% 26

73.17% 30

73.17% 30

63.41% 26

56.10% 23

43.90% 18

43.90% 18

48.78% 20

Q9 Which of the following elements of preaching style effectivelycommunicate God’s Word to you? (Check all that apply)



Logical,detailed, po...

Practical withclear...

Personal,relational,...

Textual (theScripture te...

Narrative (useof stories t...

Sermon series(spending...

Bible book(spending...

Challenging,appealing fo...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Logical, detailed, point by point

Practical with clear application

Personal, relational, engaging

Textual (the Scripture text provides the meaning)

Narrative (use of stories to illustrate points)

Sermon series (spending multiple weeks on a topic)

Bible book (spending multiple weeks on a Bible book)

Challenging, appealing for action or change

10 / 63


68.29% 28

4.88% 2

36.59% 15

21.95% 9

Q10 Of the ministry priorities in our church, which three of the followingdoes the incoming pastor need to emphasize most? (Check only three)


Discipleshipand spiritua...

Developingsmall Bible...

Buildingrelationship...

Evangelism andshowing Jesu...

Leadershipvision and a...

Care for thepoor (social...

Denominationalemphases,...

Missionsinvolvement ...

Prayer

Organizingministries a...

Understandingthe context ...

Corporate andpersonal...

Strengtheningfamilies

Strategies forincreasing t...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Discipleship and spiritual formation

Developing small Bible study groups/classes

Building relationships in which people are connected and care for one another

Evangelism and showing Jesus through word and action

11 / 63


36.59% 15

7.32% 3

0.00% 0

2.44% 1

41.46% 17

24.39% 10

29.27% 12

7.32% 3

17.07% 7

2.44% 1


Leadership vision and a compelling plan for the future of the church

Care for the poor (social compassion)

Denominational emphases, programs, and giving

Missions involvement and giving

Prayer

Organizing ministries and empowering leaders for ministry

Understanding the context of our local community and approaching it with a missionary mentality

Corporate and personal worship

Strengthening families

Strategies for increasing the number of people who attend the church

12 / 63


4.88% 2

43.90% 18

12.20% 5

Q11 Of the ministry priorities in our church, which three of the followingdoes the incoming pastor need to emphasize the least? (Check only

three)Answered: 41 Skipped: 0

Discipleshipand spiritua...

Developingsmall Bible...

Buildingrelationship...

Evangelism andshowing Jesu...

Leadershipvision and a...

Care for thepoor (social...

Denominationalemphases,...

Missionsinvolvement ...

Prayer

Organizingministries a...

Understandingthe context ...

Corporate andpersonal...

Strengtheningfamilies

Strategies forincreasing t...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Discipleship and spiritual formation

Developing small Bible study groups/classes

Building relationships in which people are connected and care for one another

13 / 63


2.44% 1

9.76% 4

19.51% 8

68.29% 28

26.83% 11

0.00% 0

17.07% 7

7.32% 3

12.20% 5

14.63% 6

60.98% 25


Evangelism and showing Jesus through word and action

Leadership vision and a compelling plan for the future of the church

Care for the poor (social compassion)

Denominational emphases, programs, and giving

Missions involvement and giving

Prayer

Organizing ministries and empowering leaders for ministry

Understanding the context of our local community and approaching it with a missionary mentality

Corporate and personal worship

Strengthening families

Strategies for increasing the number of people who attend the church

14 / 63


100.00% 23

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

86.96% 20

78.26% 18

Q12 Contact Information (optional)Answered: 23 Skipped: 18


Name

Company

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

15 / 63


51.28% 20

48.72% 19

Q13 What is your gender?Answered: 39 Skipped: 2

TOTAL 39

Male

Female

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Male

Female

16 / 63


0.00% 0

10.00% 4

67.50% 27

10.00% 4

10.00% 4

2.50% 1

0.00% 0

Q14 What is your current age?Answered: 40 Skipped: 1

TOTAL 40

15 - 17

18 - 29

30 - 39

40–49

50 - 59

60 - 69

70 or older

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


15 - 17

18 - 29

30 - 39

40–49

50 - 59

60 - 69

70 or older

17 / 63


0.00% 0

97.56% 40

2.44% 1

0.00% 0

Q15 What is your marital status? (Check all that apply)Answered: 41 Skipped: 0


Never married

Currentlymarried

Separated ordivorced

Widowed

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Never married

Currently married

Separated or divorced

Widowed

18 / 63


80.49% 33

19.51% 8

Q16 Do you have children under 18 living at home?Answered: 41 Skipped: 0

TOTAL 41

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

19 / 63


10.00% 4

10.00% 4

35.00% 14

30.00% 12

15.00% 6

Q17 How long have you been a member of this church?Answered: 40 Skipped: 1

TOTAL 40

0 - 1 year

1 - 2 years

3 - 5 years

6 - 9 years

10 or moreyears

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


0 - 1 year

1 - 2 years

3 - 5 years

6 - 9 years

10 or more years

20 / 63


74 3,033 41

Q18 Select the number that best describes your participation in theactivities of this church.



0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

ANSWER CHOICES AVERAGE NUMBER TOTAL NUMBER RESPONSES

21 / 63


Q19 Of these spiritual gifts listed in the Scriptures, which three are mostimportant for the incoming pastor to have? (Check only three)


Administration

Apostleship

Discernment

Evangelism

Exhortation

Faith

Giving

Hospitality

Knowledge

Leadership

Mercy

Prophecy

Service/Helps

Shepherding

Teaching

Wisdom

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


22 / 63


2.44% 1

7.32% 3

21.95% 9

7.32% 3

19.51% 8

24.39% 10

0.00% 0

2.44% 1

4.88% 2

53.66% 22

0.00% 0

2.44% 1

0.00% 0

68.29% 28

46.34% 19

39.02% 16


Administration

Apostleship

Discernment

Evangelism

Exhortation

Faith

Giving

Hospitality

Knowledge

Leadership

Mercy

Prophecy

Service/Helps

Shepherding

Teaching

Wisdom

23 / 63


Q20 Of these spiritual gifts listed in the Scriptures, which three are leastimportant for the incoming pastor to have? (Check only three)


Administration

Apostleship

Discernment

Evangelism

Exhortation

Faith

Giving

Hospitality

Knowledge

Leadership

Mercy

Prophecy

Service/Helps

Shepherding

Teaching

Wisdom

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


24 / 63


48.78% 20

26.83% 11

2.44% 1

4.88% 2

17.07% 7

0.00% 0

46.34% 19

34.15% 14

4.88% 2

0.00% 0

4.88% 2

70.73% 29

39.02% 16

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

0.00% 0


Administration

Apostleship

Discernment

Evangelism

Exhortation

Faith

Giving

Hospitality

Knowledge

Leadership

Mercy

Prophecy

Service/Helps

Shepherding

Teaching

Wisdom

25 / 63


45.00% 18

55.00% 22

Q21 Which one of these is most true in your opinion?Answered: 40 Skipped: 1

TOTAL 40

A pastorcoming into...

This churchwill need to...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


A pastor coming into this church will need to adjust the pastor’s methods to the way we do things

This church will need to adjust to the way the new pastor does things

26 / 63


0.00% 0

30.00% 12

67.50% 27

2.50% 1

Q22 Which one of these would you most like to see happen?Answered: 40 Skipped: 1

TOTAL 40

The incomingpastor simpl...

The incomingpastor needs...

The incomingpastor needs...

The incomingpastor reall...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


The incoming pastor simply needs to continue things as they are with this church, since it’s working well now

The incoming pastor needs to make some small changes, but mostly continue with how things are

The incoming pastor needs to make some significant changes for this church to meet its potential

The incoming pastor really needs to shake things up for this church to meet its potential

27 / 63


2.44% 1

46.34% 19

51.22% 21

Q23 If the incoming pastor is married, which of these best describes whatyou feel the role of the pastor’s spouse should be in the church?


TOTAL 41

They ministertogether...

The pastor’sspouse shoul...


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


They minister together jointly, as a true team devoted full-time to the church

The pastor’s spouse should be very involved in the church, but not like a full-time worker

The pastor’s spouse should attend the church and be involved just like other people should be involved, but with no specialexpectations

28 / 63


100.00% 41

0.00% 0

Q24 How would you feel about the pastor’s spouse having a job outsideof the church?


TOTAL 41



0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


The pastor’s spouse should be free to have a job outside of the church if the two of them feel that is the best choice for theirfamily

The pastor’s spouse should not have a job outside of the church; the spouse will be too busy with church activities andsupporting the pastor’s work

29 / 63


7.32% 3

46.34% 19

36.59% 15

9.76% 4

Q25 How important is it that the incoming pastor be very comfortable withtechnology and how to use technology in the church (having a great

website, using social media like Facebook to reach people, usingtechnology to help connect people in the church, etc.)?


TOTAL 41

Very important

Important

Not thatimportant

Not at allimportant

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Very important

Important

Not that important

Not at all important

30 / 63


4.88% 2

4.88% 2

73.17% 30

4.88% 2

4.88% 2

0.00% 0

7.32% 3

Q26 Of the many ways that a pastor can lead by example, which one ofthe following do you feel is most important to be demonstrated in the

pastor’s personal life?Answered: 41 Skipped: 0

TOTAL 41

Personallyvolunteers t...

Personallyengages in...

Spends timedaily in...

Personallybelongs to a...

Personallyengages in a...

Personallytithes to th...

Personallyspending...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Personally volunteers to serve people in the community not affiliated with the church

Personally engages in evangelism

Spends time daily in personal time with God in prayer and Scripture reading (separate from any sermon preparation)

Personally belongs to and participates in a small group or Sunday School class

Personally engages in and supports missions

Personally tithes to the church

Personally spending quality time with family

31 / 63


17.50% 7

82.50% 33

Q27 Which of the following is most important to you?Answered: 40 Skipped: 1

TOTAL 40

Focus onreaching out...

Focus ondiscipleship...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Focus on reaching out as a church directly to the unchurched in the community

Focus on discipleship and growth within our own church, so that our people can then reach out individually to the unchurchedin the community

32 / 63


Q28 Of the following personality traits or styles, which three are mostimportant for the incoming pastor to have? (Check only three)


Adaptable

Affectionate/loving

Calm

Confident

Creative

Decisive

Dedicated/driven

Detail-oriented

Funny/humorous

Generous/giving

Humble

Intelligent

Kind

Optimistic/upbeat

Outgoing/friendly

Patient

Risk-taker/adventurous

Scholarly/studious

33 / 63


14.63% 6

2.44% 1

2.44% 1

12.20% 5

2.44% 1

9.76% 4

29.27% 12

0.00% 0

4.88% 2

2.44% 1

70.73% 29

4.88% 2

14.63% 6

7.32% 3

12.20% 5

7.32% 3

0.00% 0

7.32% 3

0.00% 0

19.51% 8

7.32% 3

53.66% 22

14.63% 6

Serious

Supportive/compassionate

Tolerant/open-minded

Transparent/down-to-earth

Visionary

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Adaptable

Affectionate/loving

Calm

Confident

Creative

Decisive

Dedicated/driven

Detail-oriented

Funny/humorous

Generous/giving

Humble

Intelligent

Kind

Optimistic/upbeat

Outgoing/friendly

Patient


Scholarly/studious

Serious




Visionary

34 / 63



35 / 63


Q29 Of the following personality traits or styles, which three are leastimportant for the incoming pastor to have? (Check only three)


Adaptable

Affectionate/loving

Calm

Confident

Creative

Decisive

Dedicated/driven

Detail-oriented

Funny/humorous

Generous/giving

Humble

Intelligent

Kind

Optimistic/upbeat

Outgoing/friendly

Patient


Scholarly/studious

36 / 63


2.44% 1

9.76% 4

21.95% 9

2.44% 1

24.39% 10

4.88% 2

7.32% 3

31.71% 13

29.27% 12

7.32% 3

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

2.44% 1

0.00% 0

56.10% 23

31.71% 13

43.90% 18

0.00% 0

14.63% 6

0.00% 0

9.76% 4

Serious




Visionary

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Adaptable

Affectionate/loving

Calm

Confident

Creative

Decisive

Dedicated/driven

Detail-oriented

Funny/humorous

Generous/giving

Humble

Intelligent

Kind

Optimistic/upbeat

Outgoing/friendly

Patient


Scholarly/studious

Serious




Visionary

37 / 63



38 / 63


41.46% 17

58.54% 24

Q30 Which of the following do you prefer in sermons? Answered: 41 Skipped: 0

TOTAL 41

Messages thatfocus on...

Messages thatfocus on...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Messages that focus on everyday life, such as applying your faith at work, in your family relationships, etc.

Messages that focus on teaching what the Bible says and what that means, then leave it to you to apply that to your life

39 / 63


12.20% 5

39.02% 16

48.78% 20

0.00% 0

Q31 Which of the following do you feel is most appropriate for this churchin the sermons and teaching?


TOTAL 41

Beginner level– even peopl...

Intermediatelevel – for...

Advanced level– for people...

Expert level –taking peopl...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Beginner level – even people with no biblical background can understand

Intermediate level – for people with some biblical background

Advanced level – for people with a fairly good biblical background and knowledge

Expert level – taking people with a high level of biblical knowledge and leading them even farther

40 / 63


7.32% 3

36.59% 15

46.34% 19

7.32% 3

2.44% 1

Q32 What is the ideal sermon length in the main worship service?Answered: 41 Skipped: 0

TOTAL 41

Less than 20minutes

20 – 29 minutes

30 – 39 minutes

40 – 49 minutes

50 minutes ormore

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Less than 20 minutes

20 – 29 minutes

30 – 39 minutes

40 – 49 minutes

50 minutes or more

41 / 63


12.20% 5

87.80% 36

Q33 Which of the following best matches how you feel about the pastor’srole?


TOTAL 41

The pastor isultimately...

The pastorneeds to fin...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


The pastor is ultimately responsible for everything within the church and needs to be closely involved with everything that’shappening

The pastor needs to find, train, and empower qualified staff or lay leaders, who then need to take responsibility for what’shappening within the church

42 / 63


29.27% 12

60.98% 25

9.76% 4

0.00% 0

Q34 Which of the following best matches your feelings about cooperatingwith other religious organizations in order to help people in your

community? Answered: 41 Skipped: 0

TOTAL 41

Our churchshould...

Our churchshould...

Our churchshould...

Our churchshould not b...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Our church should cooperate with all types of religious organizations (of any faith) if it will help people

Our church should cooperate with all types of Christian churches, regardless of denomination

Our church should cooperate only with other Christian churches that have very similar beliefs to ours

Our church should not be cooperating with other churches in our work

43 / 63


2.44% 1

53.66% 22

2.44% 1

0.00% 0

Q35 Of the following special skills and abilities, which three are mostimportant for the incoming pastor to have? (Check only three)


Administration

Biblicalscholarship

Business skills

Creative orartistic skills

Developing layleaders and...

Excellentspeaker

Fundraisingskills

Leadership

Managing staff

Motivation

Relationalskills

Strongmissions...

Teaching skills

Team-building

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Administration

Biblical scholarship

Business skills

Creative or artistic skills

44 / 63


46.34% 19

21.95% 9

0.00% 0

48.78% 20

9.76% 4

7.32% 3

48.78% 20

0.00% 0

53.66% 22

4.88% 2


Developing lay leaders and volunteers

Excellent speaker

Fundraising skills

Leadership

Managing staff

Motivation

Relational skills

Strong missions background

Teaching skills

Team-building

45 / 63


36.59% 15

2.44% 1

58.54% 24

63.41% 26

Q36 Of the following special skills and abilities, which three are leastimportant for the incoming pastor to have? (check only three)


Administration

Biblicalscholarship

Business skills

Creative orartistic skills

Developing layleaders and...

Excellentspeaker

Fundraisingskills

Leadership

Managing staff

Motivation

Relationalskills

Strongmissions...

Teaching skills

Team-building

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Administration

Biblical scholarship

Business skills

Creative or artistic skills

46 / 63


0.00% 0

2.44% 1

82.93% 34

0.00% 0

2.44% 1

2.44% 1

2.44% 1

43.90% 18

0.00% 0

2.44% 1


Developing lay leaders and volunteers

Excellent speaker

Fundraising skills

Leadership

Managing staff

Motivation

Relational skills

Strong missions background

Teaching skills

Team-building

47 / 63


9.76% 4

51.22% 21

19.51% 8

4.88% 2

0.00% 0

56.10% 23

Q37 Some candidates might have special experience with specific groupsof people. Which three are most important for the incoming pastor to

have? (Check only three)Answered: 41 Skipped: 0

Businessleaders

Children

Collegeage/young...

Divorced people

Immigrants

New Christians

Other cultures

Peoplestruggling w...

Seniors

Singles

Youth/teens

Young families

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Business leaders

Children

College age/young adults

Divorced people

Immigrants

New Christians

48 / 63


7.32% 3

12.20% 5

4.88% 2

9.76% 4

34.15% 14

90.24% 37


Other cultures

People struggling with addictions

Seniors

Singles

Youth/teens

Young families

49 / 63


65.85% 27

12.20% 5

19.51% 8

24.39% 10

51.22% 21

4.88% 2

Q38 Some candidates might have special experience with specific groupsof people. Which three are least important for the incoming pastor to

have? (Check only three)Answered: 41 Skipped: 0

Businessleaders

Children

Collegeage/young...

Divorced people

Immigrants

New Christians

Other cultures

Peoplestruggling w...

Seniors

Singles

Youth/teens

Young families

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Business leaders

Children

College age/young adults

Divorced people

Immigrants

New Christians

50 / 63


36.59% 15

14.63% 6

51.22% 21

17.07% 7

2.44% 1

0.00% 0


Other cultures

People struggling with addictions

Seniors

Singles

Youth/teens

Young families

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9.76% 4

63.41% 26

19.51% 8

7.32% 3

Q39 How important is it that the incoming pastor put plans in place formajor improvements or additions to the church’s facilities?


TOTAL 41

Very important

Important

Not thatimportant

Not at allimportant

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Very important

Important

Not that important

Not at all important

52 / 63


12.20% 5

46.34% 19

24.39% 10

65.85% 27

36.59% 15

14.63% 6

0.00% 0

Q40 Finding a new pastor may mean balancing different priorities andpreferences. Which two are most important priorities for this search?

(Check only two)Answered: 41 Skipped: 0


The level ofeducation

The level andtypes of...

The preachingstyle

The mix ofspiritual gifts

The mix ofskills and...

The type ofpersonality

The level ofcompensation...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


The level of education

The level and types of experience

The preaching style

The mix of spiritual gifts

The mix of skills and abilities

The type of personality

The level of compensation the church will have to pay

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58.54% 24

7.32% 3

17.07% 7

7.32% 3

4.88% 2

26.83% 11

78.05% 32

Q41 Finding a new pastor may mean balancing different priorities andpreferences. Which two are least important priorities for this search?

(Check only two)Answered: 41 Skipped: 0


The level ofeducation

The level andtypes of...

The preachingstyle

The mix ofspiritual gifts

The mix ofskills and...

The type ofpersonality

The level ofcompensation...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


The level of education

The level and types of experience

The preaching style

The mix of spiritual gifts

The mix of skills and abilities

The type of personality

The level of compensation the church will have to pay

54 / 63


36.59% 15

2.44% 1

17.07% 7

19.51% 8

21.95% 9

2.44% 1

Q42 If you could have only one of these, which one below describes thekind of pastor you would most like to have?


TOTAL 41

A great leader

A greatevangelist

A greatpreacher

A great teacher

A person witha great heart

A greatmotivator

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


A great leader

A great evangelist

A great preacher

A great teacher

A person with a great heart

A great motivator

55 / 63


67.50% 27

32.50% 13

Q43 Are you willing to volunteer for additional responsibilities at churchduring the search process?


TOTAL 40

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

56 / 63


85.37% 35

14.63% 6

Q44 Are you willing to volunteer in new or different ways to best supportthe new pastor’s leadership?


TOTAL 41

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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100.00% 41

0.00% 0

Q45 Are you willing to regularly pray for the pastoral search team until apastor is hired?


TOTAL 41

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

58 / 63


100.00% 41

0.00% 0

Q46 Are you willing to pray for the incoming pastor?Answered: 41 Skipped: 0

TOTAL 41

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

59 / 63


100.00% 29

89.66% 26

58.62% 17

Q47 Who is the person or persons you most often look to for spiritualcounsel in this church?



Person 1

Person 2

Person 3

60 / 63


100.00% 28

82.14% 23

71.43% 20

57.14% 16

35.71% 10

Q48 Aside from the Leadership Team members, Finance Teammembers, and church administrator; who are the 3-5 people in our church

who will be the most helpful to the new pastor as he adjusts to thepastoral role at BridgeWay?



Person 1

Person 2

Person 3

Person 4

Person 5

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100.00% 32

84.38% 27

68.75% 22

Q49 What 2-3 major initiatives would you like to see the new pastor,leaders and staff tackle in the pastor’s first year at BridgeWay?



Initiative 1

Initiative 2

Initiative 3

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Q50 Please indicate anything else you feel is important for the pastorsearch team to consider.


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q1 what is the desired age range for the pastor? · 1–5 years of prior church-ministry experience...

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