religious services - why go? part one: "he says...she says"
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February 25, 2014
*Religious Services – Why go?SURVEY I-2
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Survey Group Profile (60 total)
5%15%
38%18%
12%
10% 2%
Age Groups70 +60's50's40's30's20'sTeens
3%
94%
3%
Regional Diversity
AfricaAmericasAsia
Gender
Women: 75%
Men: 25%
Religious Affiliation
Christian: 89%Non-Religious: 5%
Buddhist: 2%Hindu : 2%Other : 2%*
*Other specified: Bahai
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*Religious Services – Why go?
Survey results showed interesting contrasts based on gender & age
Each is worth discussing more deeply
*Will cover the content separately along two focus areas:
* Part One: GENDER
* Part Two: AGE
Will also encourage more community dialogue
*Add richer insight (sample size is small)
*Encourage a better exchange of opinions
*Learn from each other
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Part One: He Says … She Says
*Religious Services – Why go?
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80%
8%
5% 3% 3%
Q1. Who Introduced Faith/Spirituality
to You?
Parents
Other Family
No One
Friend
Clergy (TV)
Universal; no gender difference
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*Q2.
When you began attending religious services, why did you go?
[Can select up to 3]
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*When you first attended religious services…
why did you go?
Family Practice/
Requirement
70% Learn More About God
35%
Respect for heritage/culture – 18%
Spiritual growth – 17%
Religious Foundation – 13%
Do/Be Better – 13%
Men 73%
Women 40%
“I wanted to hang with my friends….”Notable Quotable:
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*Q3.
Think of a time when you were MOST enthusiastic about attending religious services. Why did you enjoy it so much? [can select up to 5]
Excellent religious leader
Great music
Sermons/lessons challenged me
Fellowship (friends/family)N/A; never enthusiastic
Children active/engaged
Welcoming environment
Given chance to use talentsSpiritual growth
Effective outreach/community activity
Other
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*When you were most enthusiastic about religious services…
why did you enjoy it so much?
Fellowship
Spiritual Growth
Music
Leadership
Sermons/ Lessons
• 57%• 53%• 53%• 53%• 50%
Overall
February 25, 2014* When you were most enthusiastic about religious services…
why did you enjoy it so much?
Interesting Gender Distinctions
Overall Men Women
Fellowship 57% 40% 62%
Spiritual Growth 53% 47% 56%
Music 53% 13% 67%
Excellent Leadership 53% 60% 51%
Sermons/ Lessons 50% 20% 60%
Both genders were comparable in rating the following: Child Engagement (18%) Community Outreach (15%) Ability to Use their Talents (13%)
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Leader/leadership concerns Loss of FaithN/A; never enthusiastic
Children not engagedDidn’t feel welcome
No use for my talents Little spiritual growthLittle community impact
Other
*Q4.
Think of a time when you were NOT enthusiastic about religious services. What were the general issues?
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*When you were not enthusiastic about religious services…
what were the general issues?
Leadership Concerns
Little Spiritual Growth
Loss of Faith
Not Feel Welcome
• 54%
• 46%
• 29%
• 29%
Overall
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*Interestingly, men & women agree on the issues contributing to lack of enthusiasm about religious services:
* When you were not enthusiastic about religious services…
what were the general issues?
Overall Men WomenLeadership Concerns 54% 54% 54%
Little Spiritual Growth
46% 31% 51%
Loss of Faith 29% 31% 28%
Didn’t Feel Welcome 29% 31% 28%
Several situations cited: “during my divorce” “homophobia” “church wasn’t helping”
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Did You Notice?
Leadership can motivate and demotivate to the same extent?
February 25, 2014 *What do you think?
*Because the sample size is small, I need your help to test the findings.
*Men: does this ring true for you? *Does the caliber of leadership really influence your
desire/enthusiasm for participating in religious services?
*Are certain aspects (i.e. music) overly emphasized in religious services?
*Are you less moved by sermons/lessons, or do you consider “ability to teach” a part of leadership excellence?
*Women: does the environment (fellowship/music) and the teachings truly drive your enthusiasm?*Do you feel less affected by the caliber of leadership?
February 25, 2014 *What do you think?
*All: why do you think community impact/outreach ranks so much lower? Having engaged children?
*Does your church/temple/synagogue offer special support to people in “faith-challenging” situations?
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*He Says…She Says.
*Post a comment now on FB page “60 Second Pulse Check”:*In fact, in the next 7 days, conduct your own “mini-survey” asking these questions with men and/or women you know
*Come to the 60 Second Page and feel free to post photos and share their thoughts.
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Jackie Research Lead