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1 REVEAL Survey Executive Summary S a m p l e C h u r c h

2 T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Overall Findings Understanding Your Report Demographics, Tenure and Response Rate Your Spiritual Vitality Index Your Primary and "Shadow" Archetype Your Spiritual Continuum Spiritual Growth Catalysts Summary Your Beliefs Your Spiritual Practices Your Faith in Action Best Practices, Church Activities & Satisfaction Summary Your Five Best Practices Your Church Activites Overall Satisfaction and Barriers to Growth Top Five Priorities for the Dissatisfied Next Steps

3 U n d e r s t a n d i n g Y o u r R e p o r t Two Important Notes: RISE Connection Page numbers from the latest REVEAL book, RISE: Bold Strategies to Transform Your Church, will be referenced throughout your report for in-depth explanations of the topics being covered. Color-Coding Comparisons Your survey results are compared against churches that have taken the survey since To help you understand the comparisons, a color-coded format is used: Well Above Average Above Average Average Below Average Well Below Average Top 10% of Churches Top 25% of Churches Middle 50% of Churches Bottom 25% of Churches Bottom 10% of Churches 3

4 S a m p l e C h u r c h ' s D e m o g r a p h i c s Age % Age Age % 39% Diversity (% non-white) 2% Children at home 32% Education(% college or more) 63% Married 70% Income under $30K 15% Income $30K - $75K 42% Income over $75K 42% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 4

5 S a m p l e C h u r c h ' s T e n u r e a n d R e s p o n s e R a t e Less than one year 19% One to fi ve years 70% Six to ten years 8% More than ten years 3% Response Rate 20% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 5

6 S a m p l e C h u r c h ' s S p i r i t u a l V i t a l i t y I n d e x PERSONAL SPIRITUAL PRACTICES CHURCH'S ROLE FAITH IN ACTION RISE connection: You can find a description of the Spiritual Vitality Index in Chapter 1, pages

7 S a m p l e C h u r c h F a l l s i n t o t h e E n e r g i z e d C h u r c h A r c h e t y p e T H R E E E N E R G I Z E D C H U R C H C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S 1. S a t i s f a c t i o n r u n s h i g h, a n d p e o p l e a r e p a r t i c u l a r l y h a p p y w i t h t h e s e n i o r p a s t o r. 2. A n e n e r g i z e d " b u z z " i n f u s e s t h e c u l t u r e o f t h e c h u r c h. 3. S p i r i t u a l i t y m a y b e m o r e c h u r c h - c e n t e r e d t h a n C h r i s t - C e n t e r e d. R I S E c o n n e c t i o n : A d e s c r i p t i o n o f t h e e i g h t a r c h t y p e s a n d a n e x p l a n a t i o n o f t h i s c h a r t c a n b e f o u n d i n C h a p t e r 1 ( p a g e s ). C h a p t e r 8 i s d e v o t e d t o t h e E n e r g i z e d C h u r c h a r c h e t y p e ( p a g e s ). 7

8 S a m p l e C h u r c h ' s " S h a d o w " A r c h t y p e i s I n t r o v e r t e d T H R E E I N T R O V E R T E D C H U R C H C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S 1. C o n g r e g a n t s a r e s p i r i t u a l l y m a t u r e. 2. L e a d e r s d e t e c t s i g n s o f s p i r i t u a l s t a g n a t i o n 3. C o n g r e g a n t s s h o w s i g n s o f u n r e s t. D i s s a t i s f a c t i o n w i t h t h e c h u r c h m a y b e h i g h. R I S E C o n n e c t i o n : C h a p t e r 5, p a g e s d e s c r i b e s S h a d o w A r c h e t y p e s. 8

9 S a m p l e C h u r c h ' s S p i r i t u a l C o n t i n u u m Exploring Christ "I believe in God, but I am not sure about Christ. My faith is not a significant part of my life." 5% Growing in Christ "I believe in Jesus and am working on what it means to get to know him." 39% Close to Christ "I feel really close to Christ and depend on him for guidance." 27% Christ-Centered "My relationship with Jesus is the most important relationship in my life. It guides everything I do." 29% Response Total = 324 RISE connection: Chapter 1, pages 3-6, describes the four segments of the Spiritual Continuum. 9

10 S a m p l e C h u r c h ' s S p i r i t u a l G r o w t h C a t a l y s t s Beliefs Personal Spiritual Practices Faith in Action Database Average Sample Church *Scale Measures to What Extent Your Congregation Demonstrates These Spiritual Growth Catalysts RISE connection: Chapter 1, pages 3-6, describes these three core groups of spiritual catalysts. 10

11 S a m p l e C h u r c h ' s B e l i e f s Salvation by Grace I believe nothing I do or have done can earn my salvation. 73% Trinity I believe the God of the Bible is the only true God-Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 92% Personal God I believe God is actively involved in my life. 72% Authority of the Bible I believe the Bible has decisive authority over what I say and do. 66% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 11

12 S a m p l e C h u r c h ' s P e r s o n a l S p i r i t u a l P r a c t i c e s Refl ection on Scripture Daily 21% Prayer to Seek Guidance Daily 51% Tithing Give 10% or more. 54% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 12

13 S a m p l e C h u r c h ' s F a i t h - i n - A c t i o n Evangelism (6+ Spiritual Conversations with Non-Christians in the Past Year) 24% Serving Those in Need Through the Church (1-2 Times a Month or More) 27% Serving Those in Need on My Own (1-2 Times a Month or More) 36% Giving Away My Life* Very Strongly Agree 22% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 'Giving Away My Life' is a measure related to sacrifice; it reflects a congregation's willingness to 'risk everything that's important in my life for Jesus Christ.' 13

14 S a m p l e C h u r c h ' s B e s t P r a c t i c e s 6 Database Average Sample Church Get People Embed the Bible Create Ownership Pastor the Christ-Centered Moving Community Leadership RISE connection: Chapter 1, pages 6-8, describes these five Best Practices. 14 1=Disagree - 6=Very Strongly Agree; Your Church Demonstrates the Best Practice

15 D o e s S a m p l e C h u r c h " G e t P e o p l e M o v i n g " a n d " E m b e d t h e B i b l e "? Best Practice #1: "Get People Moving" Encourages me to take personal responsibilty for my own spiritual growth 5.07 Church leaders model and consistently reinforce how to grow spiritually Challenges me to grow and take next steps spiritually Provides a clear pathway that helps guide my spiritual growth Best Practice #2: "Embeds the Bible in Everything" Helps me understand the Bible in greater depth 4.89 Church teachers provide sound doctrine rooted in Biblical accuracy =Disagree; 6=Very Strongly Agree 15

16 D o e s S a m p l e C h u r c h " C r e a t e O w n e r s h i p "? Best Practice #3: "Creates Ownership" Helps me develop relationships that encourage accountablitiy 4.04 Helps me feel like I belong 4.39 Provides opportunities to grow spiritually through relationships with others 4.42 Sets clear expectations about what it means to be part of the church 4.79 Inspires such a sense of ownership that the church becomes an important part of who I am =Disagree; 6=Very Strongly Agree

17 D o e s S a m p l e C h u r c h " P a s t o r t h e C o m m u n i t y " a n d D e m o n s t r a t e " C h r i s t - C e n t e r e d L e a d e r s h i p "? Best Practice #4: "Pastor the Community" Empowers me to go "on my own" to make a signifi cant impact on the lives of others 4.68 Promotes a strong serving culture that is widely recognized by the local community 5.10 Provides opportunities for me to serve those in need Best Practice #5: "Christ-Centered Leadership" Helps me develop a relationship with Christ 4.92 Church leaders maintain harmony, handle troublemakers, avert or resolve problems =Disagree; 6=Very Strongly Agree

18 S a m p l e C h u r c h ' s C h u r c h A c t i v i t i e s Weekend Services Participation % Who Attend 3-4 Times a Month 89% Satisfaction with Weekend Service % Extremely or Very Satisfied 83% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Small Groups Participation % Who Attend 1-2 Times a Month 62% Satisfaction with Small Group % Extremely or Very Satisfied 55% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 18

19 S a m p l e C h u r c h ' s O v e r a l l S a t i s f a c t i o n a n d B a r r i e r s t o G r o w t h Satisfaction with the Church and Senior Pastor Overall Satisfaction with the Church's Role 65% Satisfaction with the Senior Pastor's Effectiveness 86% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Barriers to Spiritual Growth Dissatisfi ed with the Church's Role in Spiritual Growth People who Are Spiritually Stalled 11% 11% People Who Are Stalled and Dissatisfi ed People Who Are Unsure, Probably, or Defi nitely Leaving 4% 6% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% % Dissatisfied, Somewhat Dissatisfied, or Somewhat Satisfied) 19

20 T h e s e F i v e B e n e fi t s R e c e i v e d t h e L o w e s t S a t i s f a c t i o n R a t i n g s f r o m Y o u r D i s s a t i s fi e d C o n g r e g a n t s. These Five Church Benefits Received the Lowest Satisfaction Ratings from Your Dissatisfied Congregants. Your Dissatisfied Congregants' Satisfaction Ratings Helps me develop relationships that encourage accountability 2.78 Inspires such a sense of ownership that the church becomes an important part of who I am 3.08 Provides a clear pathway that helps guide my spiritual growth 3.19 Provides opportunities to grow spiritually through relationships with others 3.22 Helps me develop a prayer life that connects me with God regularly =Disagree; 6=Very Strongly Agree 20

21 Finish

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