Church Renewal • Bridges Bay Area Association

Bridges Bay Area Association | Renew-Replant

Jesus cares about His bride and so do we. Let's work together.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Do not overthink your answers. Just answer with your first gut reaction. This information will help us understand more about your church.

Church Information

Church Name *

Church Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Best person to contact about initiating change moving forward. *

Best way to contact said person (phone # or email address): *

Information of Contact Submitting Form

First Name

Phone Number

Do you wish to have your personal information kept private from future discussions with church leadership?

Yes

Last Name

Email Address

Surface Layer

Lets start out light and get an overall feel.

URGENCY: Does the congregation have a sense of urgency regarding their present condition/reality? *

REALITY: Is the congregation aware of the nature of their decline/condition? *

SURRENDER: Is the congregation at or near the place of surrender in order to see a better future *

FLEXIBILITY/ADAPTABILITY: Is the congregation flexible on the non-essentials and ready to adapt to potential changes in order to see a better future? *

PERSPECTIVE: How does the congregation see itself? *

Second Layer

This is your personal assessment of the state of your church.

There is a great need to address the conditions present in our church. *

Tip: Remember! Do not overthink but simply go with your initial gut reaction.

I am concerned about the future of our church. *

Our church has a limited window of time in which we must act to address the issues we are facing. *

I am personally troubled by the present condition of our church. *

Our church needs to act now to address its condition.

Our members are concerned and aware of the level of decline in our church. *

I believe our church is facing a challenging future. *

Things need to change, or our church will be in danger of closing in 3-5 years. *

Our members are aware of the financial realities and informed about our church's finances. *

The leaders in our church are good Christian people and want to do what is right. *

Our members are willing to let go of our preferences to help the church thrive once more. *

We have tried to turn around our church as best as we could but now need significant outside assistance. *

We would be open to the recommendations of trained and experienced consultants regarding our church and its future. *

We are open to considering any recommendations that are in line with scripture and the mission God has called our church to fulfill. *

I would be willing to support and even vote for a recommendation that is right or best for our church, even if it was different from what I personally wanted. *

Our members are willing to change the time of our services if it provided the opportunity to reach more people. *

Our members are willing to change the style of music in our worship services. *

Our members are willing to make healthy changes so decisions can be made better and quicker. *

Our members would be willing to adopt new decision-making processes for our church if it led to better and quicker decisions. *

Our members would be willing to sell the church property and relocate. *

Our church is in crisis. *

Our church is no longer effective in reaching the surrounding community. *

Our church would be missed if it was no longer part of the community. *

Making changes that lead to a better future is more important than keeping everyone happy. *

Our church needs to recommit to the original purpose intended when it was planted/started. *

Final Reflections & contributions

History: Our church has experienced the following: *

Church split and/or significant loss of members

1 or more forced pastoral terminations

Infighting and division

Previous revitalization and/or replanting efforts rejected

Secret and/or unofficial business meetings called

Anonymous letters/emails sent to members

Behind the scenes campaigns to hinder forward movement or to circumvent the pastor's leadership

Tip: (Check all that apply)

In your opinion, what has contributed to the difficulties your church is currently experiencing? *

In your opinion, what are some preferences or programs that would be particularly difficult for your church to let go of if recommended? *

Is there anything else we need to know or that you would like us to know?

Tip: Optional