VBC Congregational Survey Conducted in March Respondents to Online Survey

A Quick Primer Answer Options 1 - Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree Our church is guided by a group of trusted leaders of the 54 who answered the question “strongly agree” – That is 33% Or we can take the average of the scale from 1 to 7 – which is 5.9

Living Our Covenant  I engage regularly in the worship of God. (57%)  I engage regularly in Bible study. (33%)  I live in Christian love and forgiveness in my family, congregation and relations with all people. (30%)  I fulfill my Christian vocation through stewardship of life and possessions. (26%)  I proclaim the gospel through words and deeds to those whose lives I touch. (21%)

Top Five Attributes By Average  Our church is guided by a group of trusted leaders.  The church's facilities are adequate for its activities.  Our worship services are inspirational.  Our congregation celebrates its rich history and traditions.  I believe that the best days of our church are in the future.

Top Attributes By Percent Strongly Agree  The church's facilities are adequate for its activities (37%)  Our church is guided by a group of trusted leaders. (33%)  Our worship services are inspirational. (29%)  I believe that the best days of our church are in the future. (28%)  Our church provides many opportunities to participate in meaningful small groups. (26%)

Lowest Rated Attributes by Average  Our church effectively keeps members from "dropping out."  Our congregation deals with conflict effectively.  Our ministries take into account the cultural changes affecting people's lives today.  Our congregation responds appropriately to changes in its community.  Our congregation displays a strong sense of urgency about serving our local community.

Attributes With Highest Percent Disagree  Our church effectively keeps members from "dropping out." (59%)  Our congregation deals with conflict effectively. (54%)  Our ministries take into account the cultural changes affecting people's lives today. (44%)  Our church is aware of the needs of the persons we are called to reach. (43%)  The church continually changes the things it needs to change in order to be faithful and effective in its work. (42%)  Our congregation displays a strong sense of urgency about serving our local community. (41%)  Our church is good at learning new ways of thinking and acting. (40%)

All the Questions Questions Ordered by Average Rank % Strongly Agree Our church is guided by a group of trusted leaders. 33.3% The church's facilities are adequate for its activities. 37.0% Our worship services are inspirational. 29.1% Our congregation celebrates its rich history and traditions. 17.0% I believe that the best days of our church are in the future. 27.8% Our church leaders model a spirit of humility and service. 20.8% The church has high-quality ministries and programs. 22.2% Our church has an effective leadership structure. 18.9% Our church has a powerful prayer ministry of praying for one another. 16.7% We clearly define the responsibilities of church leaders. 20.8% We cultivate a strong sense of unity in our church. 16.7% Our congregation builds partnerships with other mission groups and local churches. 16.7% Our congregation develops faithful followers of Jesus equipped to help others grow in their faith. 9.3% Our church provides many opportunities to participate in meaningful small groups. 25.9% Our church communicates information effectively. 11.1% Our church has a clear line of decision-making. 9.1% The church encourages members to find new opportunities for service in and through the church. 7.5% Our church facilitates many ways for people to experience personal growth and change. 13.0% Our church effectively provides pastoral care for all its members. 9.3% We use the building to its full potential to enhance its ministry. 16.7% Our church is clear on what makes it distinctive from other congregations. 5.6% Our church identifies ways for people to serve based upon their unique gifts. 11.1% Our congregation makes decisions effectively. 7.4% Our church has the programs and ministries that the local community needs today. 5.6% We work enthusiastically to invite new people into the life of the church. 9.3% Our church clearly describes what it expects of members and participants. 9.3% New members become actively involved in the life of the congregation. 3.8% Our congregation has healed from past conflict among the members. 1.9% Our church is good at learning new ways of thinking and acting. 7.5% The church continually changes the things it needs to change in order to be faithful and effective in its work. 9.1% Our church is aware of the needs of the persons we are called to reach. 3.7% Our congregation displays a strong sense of urgency about serving our local community. 5.6% Our congregation responds appropriately to changes in its community. 5.7% Our ministries take into account the cultural changes affecting people's lives today. 5.6% Our congregation deals with conflict effectively. 7.4% Our church effectively keeps members from "dropping out."1.9%

Before attending this congregation, which option below best describes your church participation?

How likely would you be to recommend Vienna Baptist Church to a friend, neighbor, or colleague? Very Likely (10)49% 914% 820% 76% 68% 52% 3 out of 102% Average8.75