Hope Church Survey

Hope Anglican Church Survey

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Please complete the survey once per person.

How long have you been attending Hope Anglican Church?*

I'm really new

2-6 months

7-12 months

1-2 years

3-5 years

6+ years

Which congregation do you regularly attend?*

Note: this means you are not serving at that time in some other capacity (eg weekly Kids' Church), which would prevent you from participating in the service itself.

In which age bracket do you fall?*

under 18 years

18-23 years

24-29 years

30-39 years

40-49 years

50-59 years

60-69 years

70+ years

What is your gender?*

Were you born in Australia?*

Yes

Please write the name of the country where you were born.*

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?*

Yes

I'd prefer not to say

What is your living status?*

Single (including engaged)

Married

Separated

De facto

Widowed

I'd prefer not to say

Do you have children (under 18 years)?*

Yes

On average, how often do you read the Bible at home with your children?*

Never

Less than once per week

Once per week

2-4 times per week

5 or more times per week

Do your children under 18 years attend any of our Hope Kids or Youth ministries?*

Yes

Kids and Youth ministries at Hope

How old are your children who attend our Hope Kids or Youth ministries?*

Please tick all that apply.

0-6 months

6 months - 3 years (Crèche)

3-5 years (Preschool)

Kindergarten - Grade 2 (Lower Primary)

Grades 3-5 (Upper Primary)

Grades 6-8 (Junior Youth)

Grades 9-12 (Senior Youth)

Please comment briefly on your children's experience of their Kids/Youth programs on Friday/Sunday.*

Christian Growth, the Bible, and Prayer

Over the last year, do you believe you have grown in your Christian faith?*

I am not a follower of Jesus

I don't think I've grown as a Christian

I've experienced some growth as a Christian

I've experienced much growth as a Christian

On average, how often have you spent five minutes or more reading (or listening to) the Bible on your own?*

Never

Less than once per week

Once per week

2-4 times per week

5 or more times per week

On average, how often have you spent five minutes or more praying on your own?*

Never

Less than once per week

Once per week

2-4 times per week

5 or more times per week

In the past year, what opportunities (beyond personal Bible reading, Sunday services and Hope Group) have you used to grow in your knowledge of God through the Bible?*

Please tick all that apply.

Resources to accompany your personal Bible reading (eg Bible study guides)

Hope Training courses

Reading Christian books

Listening to podcasts (eg sermons, lectures, conversations on Christian theology)

Christian conferences

Meeting with someone to help you understand the Bible more

Other (please specify)

Please give details below.*

Church Life

How often do you attend services at Hope Anglican Church?*

Rarely / Special occasions only

Less than once per month

Once per month

2-3 times per month

I generally attend every week

Is there anything that makes it hard for you to attend church each week?*

Choose up to 3 that apply.

I don't feel connected

I don't find the services engaging

I've experienced strained relationships with people at church

I see family or friends instead on Sundays

I'm working

I don't think it's that important to attend regularly

I (or my child) is playing sport or exercising

I have social anxiety

I have a health issue that prevents me from attending

Other (please specify)

Please specify why it's difficult for you.*

Which of the following aspects of Hope Anglican Church do you most value?*

Please choose up to 3.

Sunday services

Music at church

Emphasis on evangelism and outreach

Community, friendships and a sense of belonging

Serving on a team with others

Sermons and Bible teaching

Training courses

Hope Groups / More to Life

Ministry to kids and youth

Other (please specify)

Please specify what it is you value about Hope Anglican Church.*

Meeting with Christians outside of Sunday services

Are you part of a Hope Group?*

Yes

Why have you chosen not to be involved with a Hope Group at this point?*

Choose up to 2 that apply.

I'm keen, but there isn't a day or time that works for me

I don't have the time due to work, family or other commitments

It's not a high priority for me

I have social anxiety

I have a health issue that would prevent me from attending regularly

I attend the More to Life group

Other (please specify)

Please provide some detail.*

Do you currently meet with someone else to read the Bible and pray regularly one-to-one (eg monthly, or more often)?*

Yes

No, but I would be interested in doing this

No, this is not something I'm interested in at this point

Think about your Hope Group

To what extent do the following happen in a deep or meaningful way in your Hope Group?

1. Studying the Bible*

2. Applying the Bible to life*

3. Praying for each other*

4. Praying for missionaries*

5. Praying for non-Christian friends*

6. Meaningfully encouraging each other*

7. Enjoying community and friendship together*

8. Providing practical support and care*

9. Having fun, enjoyable time together*

Attending Hope Group

How often do you attend your Hope Group?*

Rarely (twice a term or less)

Sometimes (3-6 times per term)

I generally attend every week

Are there things that make it difficult for you to attend Hope Group more regularly?*

Choose up to 3 that apply.

I don't get along with people in my group

I don't feel connected

I don't find the group engaging

It's not a high priority for me

I am (or my kids are) playing sport or exercising

I'm working

I'm too busy

I have social anxiety

I have a health issue that prevents me from attending more regularly

Other (please specify)

Please detail what makes it difficult for you.*

Your history with church

Before you started coming to Hope Anglican Church, were you attending another church regularly?*

What kind of church did you attend before coming to Hope Anglican Church?*

Anglican

Baptist

Independent

Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Orthodox

Pentecostal

Presbyterian

Reformed

Roman Catholic

Uniting

Other (please specify)

Please write what kind of church you attended previously.*

Have you ever identified as someone of a different faith, other than Christian?*

Yes

With which faith did you previously identify?

This question is optional.

Sharing Jesus with others

Do you talk with others about your faith?*

In the past year, have you invited someone who does not currently follow Jesus to a church service at Hope?*

Yes, and they attended

Yes, but they didn't attend

In the past year, have you invited someone who does not currently follow Jesus to the Life Course?*

Yes, and they attended

Yes, but they didn't attend

Is there a reason you haven't invited someone to a church service?

Choose up to 2 that apply.

I don't have the confidence to invite them

I don't have connections with anyone that is exploring questions of life and faith

I don't think they would say "Yes" to the invitation

I don't believe church services would be a good experience for them yet

I haven't gotten around to it

Other (please specify)

Please explain the reason.*

Is there a reason you haven't invited someone to the Life Course?*

Choose up to 2 that apply.

I wouldn't be able to come along with them

I don't have the confidence to invite them

I don't have connections with anyone that is exploring questions of life and faith

I don't think they would say "yes" to the invitation

I don't believe the Life Course would be a good experience for them yet

I haven't gotten around to it

Other (please specify)

Please explain the reason.*

Serving and Giving at Church

Do you serve or volunteer at Hope Anglican Church?*

Yes

No, but I would like to

No, I am not able to right now

What are the main reasons you have been unable to serve at church?*

Choose all that apply.

I don't have the time due to work, family or other commitments

I don't feel connected at church

I am feeling burnt out and don't have the energy

I feel like I don't have much to offer

The roles and expectations for serving are unclear

I'm going through some other big things in life at the moment

I've had negative experiences with serving in the past

I'm feeling spiritually "dry"

I prefer just attending church at this time

I'm not sure how I could serve so I haven't expressed interest

I haven't gotten around to expressing interest

Other (please specify)

Let us know what has prevented you from serving at church.*

Do you regularly give financially to Hope Anglican Church?*

Yes

How regularly do you give to Hope Church?*

Weekly

Fortnightly

Monthly

Annually

Other (please specify)

Please describe the regularity of your giving to Hope Church.*

Are there reasons you haven't started or continued giving regularly to Hope Church?*

I haven't thought about it

I'm not sure how the money gets used

I give to other causes

My family doesn't agree with giving to church

It's not a priority for me

I don't think I can afford to give

I'd rather not say

Other

Belonging and community

Do you feel a sense of belonging here at Hope Anglican Church?*

Yes, a strong sense of belonging, which is growing

Yes, a strong sense of belonging, the same as last year

Yes, but perhaps not as strongly as in the last year

No, but I'm new here

No, but I wish I did by now

No, but I'm happy as I am

When you notice someone new or unfamiliar at church, do you personally try to greet them and make them feel welcome?*

Yes, as much as possible

Yes, mostly

I'd like to, but I find it hard

Sometimes I do this

I rarely introduce myself to new people

Never

As a newcomer, would you describe Hope Anglican Church as a warm, welcoming church?*

Yes

Hope Anglican Church Survey

Please complete the survey once per person.

Kids and Youth ministries at Hope

Christian Growth, the Bible, and Prayer

Church Life

Meeting with Christians outside of Sunday services

Think about your Hope Group

Attending Hope Group

Your history with church

Sharing Jesus with others

Serving and Giving at Church

Belonging and community

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