Missional Posture Step 1 of 5 20% Name(Required) First Last Church(Required)Please Select a Church:Athens Church | Kansas City, MOCentral West EndCentral West End | St. Louis, MOCornerstone Presbyterian ChurchFirst Presbyterian Church of BentleyvilleFirst Presbyterian Church of CorinthGraystone Presbyterian ChurchHebron ChurchHillside Presbyterian ChurchMill CreekMount Perry EPCSOMA | Beaver Falls, PAI am a:Teaching ElderRuling ElderStaffMemberRegular AttendeeHow many years have you attended this church? (If less than a year put "1")1. We have started to focus ministry on our own congregation now that we have reached a point of stability.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 2. We used to see significant conversion growth but itās been awhile since weāve seen that.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 3. We were very connected to our community but that connection seems to have faded.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 4. We seem to be having less and less of an impact in our community as the community has changed over time.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 5. We havenāt hosted an outreach event in our community in a long time.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 6. We know that we should reach out to our community but we also know that entails risk and Iām not sure weāre ready for that.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 7. We know that we should reach out to our community but we donāt even know where to start.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 8. We are considering reaching out to our community, but are concerned that not everyone will be on board and folks might get upset.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 9. We have actually considered reaching out but we canāt agree on whom we should try to reach.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10. We know that Scripture compels us to go, but need outside help to walk us step-by-step through the process.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 11. We would be open to very gradual change if we didnāt have to change anything about who we are or what we are doing.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 12. We donāt think itās wise to spend so much time and energy reaching out to a group of people who probably wouldnāt come anyway.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 13. We donāt have enough energy to care for our own people to reach out to people who probably have even more needs.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 14. We arenāt willing to risk the open conflict in our church that might result from getting really serious about reaching.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 15. We have limited resources that are already stretched too thin to afford outreach to the community.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 16. We know that Scripture calls us to leave the safety of our church and reach our community for Christ, but we need someone to tell us how to do this faithfully and well.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 17. Weāre really excited to see new converts from our community in our newcomerās classes.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 18. We make certain that our church structure serves our mission to reach the community.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 19. We build evaluation and assessment of fruitfulness into every aspect of our churchās ministry life.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 20. We have a clear process for making mature disciples who make mature disciples.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 21. We are so much different from the people in our community that we really donāt want them to be part of our church.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 22. We would only be willing to reach out to the folks most like us theologically and spiritually.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 23. We use the majority of our mission dollars to support foreign mission work.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 24. We pray and preach the gospel faithfully and trust God for the numerical increase.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 25. We separate from the culture around us to protect ourselves from worldly influence.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 26. We tried to invite some folks in, but they didnāt come. So itās not worth the effort to continue to do that.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 27. We enjoy the songs we sing, the fellowship we have, and the sermons we hear, but we wonder why we are declining.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 28. We are weary of the possibility of another evangelistic training course or sermon series.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 29. We are no longer willing to take the risk of inviting others to church.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 30. We think a change in programming would cause more people to come to faith in Jesus.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 31. We tried a couple of service projects, but no one came to church. So we are a little hesitant to keep trying when we obviously donāt know what weāre doing wrong.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 32. We know we are surrounded by people who are living without the hope of the gospel.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 33. We are seeking to know Godās purpose for locating us where we are.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 34. We want to engage our community with the Good News of Jesus.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 35. We have been trying to reach people in our own strength and not depending upon the power of the Holy Spirit.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 36. We actively identify and develop leaders to expand our churchās ministry capacity.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 37. We mobilize our people to serve our community regularly and specifically.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 38. We use mission dollars in various ways, including local missions that deepen our reach and credibility in our community.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 39. We hire staff who see themselves as developers of people who will equip our congregations to engage with others through outreach and evangelism.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 40. We are sharing our faith now because we want to instead of because we have to.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 41. We seem to have focused lately on getting community people into our church, rather than on getting our church folks into the community.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 42. We are doing well with plenty of people and money, but it seems like weāve lost some zeal for reaching the community.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 43. We arenāt taking risks for the gospel like we used to.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 44. Weāve settled into being a very stable, comfortable church.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 45. We have committed the next season of our churchās life to ministering to the needs and wants of our congregation.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 46. We recognize that our commitment to preaching, teaching, and worship has caused our numbers to decrease.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 47. We are not overly concerned about reaching our immediate community because we are more of a regional church.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 48. We might be more committed to reaching our community if we thought that the people who live around us had leadership potential.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 49. We might be more committed to reaching our community if we thought that the people who live around us had the capacity to support the church financially.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 50. We are not going to compromise for the sake of growth, but a few like-minded families would be welcomed.(Required) Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
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