Spring Congregational Survey St. Luke’s UMC Spring Congregational Survey June 2018

Survey Responses 353 (433 in Fall 2017) 74% of the respondents were members (compared with 95% from the previous survey). 19% were regular / frequent visitors. Results represent an increase in male respondents this survey wave. There is a slight increase in the number of members responding who have been with St Luke’s for 1-3 years and slightly less who stated they have been with the church for 16 years or more. (+5) (+14) (-5)

Attendance

Attendance

Overall Trend

Feedback on Services 77% (-2) 94% (+6) 87% (+4) 93% (+3) 83% (+4) Numbers in ( ) represent the difference from Wave 2 2017. Feedback on Services Traditional Contemporary Adequate Time for Prayer/Worship 77% (-2) 94% (+6) Services at Convenient Times 87% (+4) 93% (+3) Providing Inspiring Messages 83% (+4) 100% (+0) Helping to Grow in Understanding of the Bible 70% (-3) 85% (+6) Inspiring and Uplifting Music 87% (+0) 96% (+3)

Children / Youth Programs

I feel strongly connected to the St Luke’s Community (-1) (-1) (+6) (-4)

Personal Growth

Small Groups Those who did not participate in a small group in 2018 did not feel less connected than those who did (in fact they stated they were connected at a higher percentage 76%). Small group participation has been declining over the past year overall.

Small Groups

Connecting Members to Opportunities Participated in Local Service Opportunity (Such as Fletcher Place, Day of Service, etc) Participated in Mission Trip in the Last 5 Years Participated in Bible Study or Education Class

Growing the Membership Have you invited anyone to worship or another church event in the past 12 months? (+1) (-1) 24% state they are uncomfortable with inviting someone. 76% are “very” or “somewhat” comfortable. Those stating they have invited someone is consistent across age groups.

Communication

Lay Leadership

Involvement and Support

Giving Practices (-4) (+2) (+0) (+2)