EXIT 2023 Membership Survey"We're Better Together!" The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. Thank you for sharing your input. OK Question Title * 1. How long have you been attending (in-person or virtually) The First United Methodist Church of LaGrange? Less than 1 year 1 to 5 years 6 to 10 years More than 10 years OK Question Title * 2. During the previous four weeks, how often have you viewed our VIRTUAL (via web or social media) worship services? Have not viewed the online worship services 1 time 2 times 3 times 4 times OK Question Title * 3. During the previous four weeks, how often have attended IN-PERSON worship services? Have not attended in-person worship in the previous four weeks 1 time 2 times 3 times 4 times OK Question Title * 4. During the previous four weeks, how often have you listened to our worship services on the RADIO? Have not listened to worship services on the radio in the previous four weeks 1 time 2 times 3 times 4 times OK Question Title * 5. Overall, how satisfied are you with our church? Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied OK Question Title * 6. What is your preferred Sunday worship style? Modern Worship Traditional Worship I do not have a preference. I enjoy both modern and traditional services. OK Question Title * 7. Music during modern worship is balanced in quality and quantity. Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree Comments OK Question Title * 8. Music during modern worship encourages participation by congregation. Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree OK Question Title * 9. Music during traditional worship is balanced in quality and quantity. Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree Comments OK Question Title * 10. Music during traditional worship encourages participation by congregation. Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree OK Question Title * 11. What do you think our church does well? What is our primary strength? OK Question Title * 12. What do you think is the greatest challenge facing our church? OK Question Title * 13. In your opinion, should the church be putting more, the same, or less emphasis on the following: Much more Somewhat more About the same Somewhat less Much less Sharing our faith Sharing our faith Much more Sharing our faith Somewhat more Sharing our faith About the same Sharing our faith Somewhat less Sharing our faith Much less Small group interactions Small group interactions Much more Small group interactions Somewhat more Small group interactions About the same Small group interactions Somewhat less Small group interactions Much less Families with children Families with children Much more Families with children Somewhat more Families with children About the same Families with children Somewhat less Families with children Much less Youth Ministry Youth Ministry Much more Youth Ministry Somewhat more Youth Ministry About the same Youth Ministry Somewhat less Youth Ministry Much less College Ministry College Ministry Much more College Ministry Somewhat more College Ministry About the same College Ministry Somewhat less College Ministry Much less Older Adults Older Adults Much more Older Adults Somewhat more Older Adults About the same Older Adults Somewhat less Older Adults Much less Community Outreach Community Outreach Much more Community Outreach Somewhat more Community Outreach About the same Community Outreach Somewhat less Community Outreach Much less Global Missions Global Missions Much more Global Missions Somewhat more Global Missions About the same Global Missions Somewhat less Global Missions Much less Embracing Diversity Embracing Diversity Much more Embracing Diversity Somewhat more Embracing Diversity About the same Embracing Diversity Somewhat less Embracing Diversity Much less Comments: OK Question Title * 14. How likely are you to recommend this church to the following groups? Definitely would Probably would Maybe Probably would not Definitely would not Families with children Families with children Definitely would Families with children Probably would Families with children Maybe Families with children Probably would not Families with children Definitely would not Families with teens Families with teens Definitely would Families with teens Probably would Families with teens Maybe Families with teens Probably would not Families with teens Definitely would not Single or divorced adults Single or divorced adults Definitely would Single or divorced adults Probably would Single or divorced adults Maybe Single or divorced adults Probably would not Single or divorced adults Definitely would not Married couples Married couples Definitely would Married couples Probably would Married couples Maybe Married couples Probably would not Married couples Definitely would not Adults 65 or older Adults 65 or older Definitely would Adults 65 or older Probably would Adults 65 or older Maybe Adults 65 or older Probably would not Adults 65 or older Definitely would not Unchurched adults Unchurched adults Definitely would Unchurched adults Probably would Unchurched adults Maybe Unchurched adults Probably would not Unchurched adults Definitely would not LGBTQIA+ LGBTQIA+ Definitely would LGBTQIA+ Probably would LGBTQIA+ Maybe LGBTQIA+ Probably would not LGBTQIA+ Definitely would not Families of other ethnic groups Families of other ethnic groups Definitely would Families of other ethnic groups Probably would Families of other ethnic groups Maybe Families of other ethnic groups Probably would not Families of other ethnic groups Definitely would not OK Question Title * 15. If you would hesitate to recommend this church to any group, please explain why. OK Question Title * 16. How likely are you to continue attending this church (virtually and/or in-person)? Definitely will continue Probably will continue Maybe will continue Probably will not continue Definitely will not continue OK Question Title * 17. Do you feel your spiritual life is stronger now than it was one year ago? Much stronger Somewhat stronger About the same Not as strong OK Question Title * 18. How can The First United Methodist Church of LaGrange better serve your spiritual needs? OK Question Title * 19. In the past six months, have you invited any friends, neighbors, or newcomers to visit our church or to participate in our virtual worship services? Yes No OK Question Title * 20. What do you think would make the church more attractive to newcomers and others in the community as their spiritual home? OK Question Title * 21. How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral Somewhat disagree Strongly Disagree Worship at FUMC of LaGrange is an exciting spiritual experience. Worship at FUMC of LaGrange is an exciting spiritual experience. Strongly agree Worship at FUMC of LaGrange is an exciting spiritual experience. Somewhat agree Worship at FUMC of LaGrange is an exciting spiritual experience. Neutral Worship at FUMC of LaGrange is an exciting spiritual experience. Somewhat disagree Worship at FUMC of LaGrange is an exciting spiritual experience. Strongly Disagree Visitors find our church to be welcoming. Visitors find our church to be welcoming. Strongly agree Visitors find our church to be welcoming. Somewhat agree Visitors find our church to be welcoming. Neutral Visitors find our church to be welcoming. Somewhat disagree Visitors find our church to be welcoming. Strongly Disagree I support the vision/direction of our church. I support the vision/direction of our church. Strongly agree I support the vision/direction of our church. Somewhat agree I support the vision/direction of our church. Neutral I support the vision/direction of our church. Somewhat disagree I support the vision/direction of our church. Strongly Disagree This church values my participation. This church values my participation. Strongly agree This church values my participation. Somewhat agree This church values my participation. Neutral This church values my participation. Somewhat disagree This church values my participation. Strongly Disagree This church helps me grow in my spiritual journey. This church helps me grow in my spiritual journey. Strongly agree This church helps me grow in my spiritual journey. Somewhat agree This church helps me grow in my spiritual journey. Neutral This church helps me grow in my spiritual journey. Somewhat disagree This church helps me grow in my spiritual journey. Strongly Disagree The church reaches out to people with different backgrounds. The church reaches out to people with different backgrounds. Strongly agree The church reaches out to people with different backgrounds. Somewhat agree The church reaches out to people with different backgrounds. Neutral The church reaches out to people with different backgrounds. Somewhat disagree The church reaches out to people with different backgrounds. Strongly Disagree This church is a good steward of my monetary gifts. This church is a good steward of my monetary gifts. Strongly agree This church is a good steward of my monetary gifts. Somewhat agree This church is a good steward of my monetary gifts. Neutral This church is a good steward of my monetary gifts. Somewhat disagree This church is a good steward of my monetary gifts. Strongly Disagree Comments OK Question Title * 22. What would you prioritize in identifying new outreach opportunities? Very important Somewhat important Neutral Not important Proximity to church Proximity to church Very important Proximity to church Somewhat important Proximity to church Neutral Proximity to church Not important Proximity to church Opportunities to build long term relationships with those we serve Opportunities to build long term relationships with those we serve Very important Opportunities to build long term relationships with those we serve Somewhat important Opportunities to build long term relationships with those we serve Neutral Opportunities to build long term relationships with those we serve Not important Opportunities to build long term relationships with those we serve Participation of children and youth Participation of children and youth Very important Participation of children and youth Somewhat important Participation of children and youth Neutral Participation of children and youth Not important Participation of children and youth Creates opportunities for hands-on service Creates opportunities for hands-on service Very important Creates opportunities for hands-on service Somewhat important Creates opportunities for hands-on service Neutral Creates opportunities for hands-on service Not important Creates opportunities for hands-on service Manageable time commitment for volunteer participation Manageable time commitment for volunteer participation Very important Manageable time commitment for volunteer participation Somewhat important Manageable time commitment for volunteer participation Neutral Manageable time commitment for volunteer participation Not important Manageable time commitment for volunteer participation OK Question Title * 23. How enthusiastic are you about supporting our current outreach and mission projects? Very enthusiastic Somewhat enthusiastic Neutral Somewhat unenthusiastic Do not know enough about the program. Soup Kitchen Soup Kitchen Very enthusiastic Soup Kitchen Somewhat enthusiastic Soup Kitchen Neutral Soup Kitchen Somewhat unenthusiastic Soup Kitchen Do not know enough about the program. Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels Very enthusiastic Meals on Wheels Somewhat enthusiastic Meals on Wheels Neutral Meals on Wheels Somewhat unenthusiastic Meals on Wheels Do not know enough about the program. Blessings in a Bookbag Blessings in a Bookbag Very enthusiastic Blessings in a Bookbag Somewhat enthusiastic Blessings in a Bookbag Neutral Blessings in a Bookbag Somewhat unenthusiastic Blessings in a Bookbag Do not know enough about the program. School Encouragers School Encouragers Very enthusiastic School Encouragers Somewhat enthusiastic School Encouragers Neutral School Encouragers Somewhat unenthusiastic School Encouragers Do not know enough about the program. School Shepherds School Shepherds Very enthusiastic School Shepherds Somewhat enthusiastic School Shepherds Neutral School Shepherds Somewhat unenthusiastic School Shepherds Do not know enough about the program. Community Care Prescription Medication Program Community Care Prescription Medication Program Very enthusiastic Community Care Prescription Medication Program Somewhat enthusiastic Community Care Prescription Medication Program Neutral Community Care Prescription Medication Program Somewhat unenthusiastic Community Care Prescription Medication Program Do not know enough about the program. Warren Temple Food Distribution Warren Temple Food Distribution Very enthusiastic Warren Temple Food Distribution Somewhat enthusiastic Warren Temple Food Distribution Neutral Warren Temple Food Distribution Somewhat unenthusiastic Warren Temple Food Distribution Do not know enough about the program. Salvation Army Angels Salvation Army Angels Very enthusiastic Salvation Army Angels Somewhat enthusiastic Salvation Army Angels Neutral Salvation Army Angels Somewhat unenthusiastic Salvation Army Angels Do not know enough about the program. LaGrange Personal Aid Benevolence Fund & Holiday Turkeys LaGrange Personal Aid Benevolence Fund & Holiday Turkeys Very enthusiastic LaGrange Personal Aid Benevolence Fund & Holiday Turkeys Somewhat enthusiastic LaGrange Personal Aid Benevolence Fund & Holiday Turkeys Neutral LaGrange Personal Aid Benevolence Fund & Holiday Turkeys Somewhat unenthusiastic LaGrange Personal Aid Benevolence Fund & Holiday Turkeys Do not know enough about the program. OK Question Title * 24. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree I am welcomed as my authentic self. I am welcomed as my authentic self. Strongly Agree I am welcomed as my authentic self. Somewhat Agree I am welcomed as my authentic self. Neutral I am welcomed as my authentic self. Somewhat Disagree I am welcomed as my authentic self. Strongly Disagree I am personally included. I am personally included. Strongly Agree I am personally included. Somewhat Agree I am personally included. Neutral I am personally included. Somewhat Disagree I am personally included. Strongly Disagree I am able to use my talents to help LaGrange First Methodist succeed. I am able to use my talents to help LaGrange First Methodist succeed. Strongly Agree I am able to use my talents to help LaGrange First Methodist succeed. Somewhat Agree I am able to use my talents to help LaGrange First Methodist succeed. Neutral I am able to use my talents to help LaGrange First Methodist succeed. Somewhat Disagree I am able to use my talents to help LaGrange First Methodist succeed. Strongly Disagree People of diverse backgrounds are valued. People of diverse backgrounds are valued. Strongly Agree People of diverse backgrounds are valued. Somewhat Agree People of diverse backgrounds are valued. Neutral People of diverse backgrounds are valued. Somewhat Disagree People of diverse backgrounds are valued. Strongly Disagree I have meaningful relationships with others within the church. I have meaningful relationships with others within the church. Strongly Agree I have meaningful relationships with others within the church. Somewhat Agree I have meaningful relationships with others within the church. Neutral I have meaningful relationships with others within the church. Somewhat Disagree I have meaningful relationships with others within the church. Strongly Disagree I would invite others to worship here. I would invite others to worship here. Strongly Agree I would invite others to worship here. Somewhat Agree I would invite others to worship here. Neutral I would invite others to worship here. Somewhat Disagree I would invite others to worship here. Strongly Disagree I see myself still attending LaGrange First Methodist in two years. I see myself still attending LaGrange First Methodist in two years. Strongly Agree I see myself still attending LaGrange First Methodist in two years. Somewhat Agree I see myself still attending LaGrange First Methodist in two years. Neutral I see myself still attending LaGrange First Methodist in two years. Somewhat Disagree I see myself still attending LaGrange First Methodist in two years. Strongly Disagree OK Question Title * 25. At LaGrange First Methodist, I feel most connected through the following (check all that apply): Worship Services Outreach/Mission Activities Lay Ministry Volunteer/Leadership Role Pastoral Care/Interaction Small Group Gatherings or Study Music--Handbells, Choir and/or Modern Worship Band Sunday School Social Activities Outside of Church OK Question Title * 26. How should the church prioritize improvements in the functionality of our current buildings and grounds? High Priority Medium Priority Low Priority No Opinion Audio Visual/Technology for Video Production Audio Visual/Technology for Video Production High Priority Audio Visual/Technology for Video Production Medium Priority Audio Visual/Technology for Video Production Low Priority Audio Visual/Technology for Video Production No Opinion Sound During Worship Sound During Worship High Priority Sound During Worship Medium Priority Sound During Worship Low Priority Sound During Worship No Opinion Lighting Lighting High Priority Lighting Medium Priority Lighting Low Priority Lighting No Opinion Landscaping and Outdoor Walking Paths Landscaping and Outdoor Walking Paths High Priority Landscaping and Outdoor Walking Paths Medium Priority Landscaping and Outdoor Walking Paths Low Priority Landscaping and Outdoor Walking Paths No Opinion Playground and Outdoor Patio Areas Playground and Outdoor Patio Areas High Priority Playground and Outdoor Patio Areas Medium Priority Playground and Outdoor Patio Areas Low Priority Playground and Outdoor Patio Areas No Opinion Signage and Wayfinding Signage and Wayfinding High Priority Signage and Wayfinding Medium Priority Signage and Wayfinding Low Priority Signage and Wayfinding No Opinion Parking Parking High Priority Parking Medium Priority Parking Low Priority Parking No Opinion Comments OK Question Title * 27. If we were to undertake renovations to existing space, how would your prioritize the following areas? High Priority Medium Priority Low Priority Neutral Sanctuary Sanctuary High Priority Sanctuary Medium Priority Sanctuary Low Priority Sanctuary Neutral Administrative Office Area Administrative Office Area High Priority Administrative Office Area Medium Priority Administrative Office Area Low Priority Administrative Office Area Neutral Kitchen Kitchen High Priority Kitchen Medium Priority Kitchen Low Priority Kitchen Neutral Outdoor Outdoor High Priority Outdoor Medium Priority Outdoor Low Priority Outdoor Neutral Children's Ministry Children's Ministry High Priority Children's Ministry Medium Priority Children's Ministry Low Priority Children's Ministry Neutral Youth Ministry Youth Ministry High Priority Youth Ministry Medium Priority Youth Ministry Low Priority Youth Ministry Neutral Older Adult Ministry Older Adult Ministry High Priority Older Adult Ministry Medium Priority Older Adult Ministry Low Priority Older Adult Ministry Neutral Sunday School Classrooms Sunday School Classrooms High Priority Sunday School Classrooms Medium Priority Sunday School Classrooms Low Priority Sunday School Classrooms Neutral General Meeting Spaces General Meeting Spaces High Priority General Meeting Spaces Medium Priority General Meeting Spaces Low Priority General Meeting Spaces Neutral Music Spaces Music Spaces High Priority Music Spaces Medium Priority Music Spaces Low Priority Music Spaces Neutral Comments OK Question Title * 28. How effective is the church in communicating information about the ministries and activities? Highly Effective Somewhat Effective Neutral Somewhat Ineffective Highly Ineffective E-News E-News Highly Effective E-News Somewhat Effective E-News Neutral E-News Somewhat Ineffective E-News Highly Ineffective Website Website Highly Effective Website Somewhat Effective Website Neutral Website Somewhat Ineffective Website Highly Ineffective Facebook Events or Posts Facebook Events or Posts Highly Effective Facebook Events or Posts Somewhat Effective Facebook Events or Posts Neutral Facebook Events or Posts Somewhat Ineffective Facebook Events or Posts Highly Ineffective Instagram Events or Posts Instagram Events or Posts Highly Effective Instagram Events or Posts Somewhat Effective Instagram Events or Posts Neutral Instagram Events or Posts Somewhat Ineffective Instagram Events or Posts Highly Ineffective Printed Announcements in Bulletin Printed Announcements in Bulletin Highly Effective Printed Announcements in Bulletin Somewhat Effective Printed Announcements in Bulletin Neutral Printed Announcements in Bulletin Somewhat Ineffective Printed Announcements in Bulletin Highly Ineffective Verbal Announcements during Worship Services Verbal Announcements during Worship Services Highly Effective Verbal Announcements during Worship Services Somewhat Effective Verbal Announcements during Worship Services Neutral Verbal Announcements during Worship Services Somewhat Ineffective Verbal Announcements during Worship Services Highly Ineffective Television Monitors throughout Campus Television Monitors throughout Campus Highly Effective Television Monitors throughout Campus Somewhat Effective Television Monitors throughout Campus Neutral Television Monitors throughout Campus Somewhat Ineffective Television Monitors throughout Campus Highly Ineffective Newsletter Newsletter Highly Effective Newsletter Somewhat Effective Newsletter Neutral Newsletter Somewhat Ineffective Newsletter Highly Ineffective Direct Mail Correspondence Direct Mail Correspondence Highly Effective Direct Mail Correspondence Somewhat Effective Direct Mail Correspondence Neutral Direct Mail Correspondence Somewhat Ineffective Direct Mail Correspondence Highly Ineffective OK Question Title * 29. How well-informed do you feel about life at LaGrange First Methodist? A great deal A lot A moderate amount A little None at all OK Question Title * 30. How would you rate the communications you currently receive from the church? Excellent Good Needs improvement Amount of Information Amount of Information Excellent Amount of Information Good Amount of Information Needs improvement Frequency of delivery Frequency of delivery Excellent Frequency of delivery Good Frequency of delivery Needs improvement Accuracy of content Accuracy of content Excellent Accuracy of content Good Accuracy of content Needs improvement Relevance of material Relevance of material Excellent Relevance of material Good Relevance of material Needs improvement Style of presentation Style of presentation Excellent Style of presentation Good Style of presentation Needs improvement Comments OK Question Title * 31. How do you support LaGrange First Methodist financially? I pledge. I give but prefer not to pledge. I am unable to contribute financially at this time. I choose not to contribute financially at this time. OK Question Title * 32. How do you decide the amount you give to the church? I tithe or otherwise give an amount that is a proportion of my income. I decide the amount based on increases in the church's proposed operating budget. I contribute whatever I feel that I can afford. I am unable to contribute financially. I choose not to give financially. OK Question Title * 33. How important is our church's affiliation with the United Methodist Church? Extremely important Very important Somewhat important Not so important Not at all important OK Question Title * 34. Do you feel prepared to make a decision regarding the church's affiliation with the United Methodist Church prior to the August 13 Church Conference? Yes, I understand the issue and have formed my decision. Maybe, I have enough information but am still prayerfully considering my decision. No, I do not not have enough information about the issue and have not formed my decision. I do not plan to attend the Church Conference. I am not a member of the church. Comments OK Question Title * 35. To which age group do you belong? Under 17 18 to 24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Prefer not to specify. OK Question Title * 36. Do you have children under the age of 18 living at home? Yes No OK DONE