This weekend we took our annual survey.
The survey helps us keep tabs on demographics. It also helps us gauge vision. We haven't really done any vision casting for our next launch yet, but we asked our congregation if they'd be willing to be part of our next launch team. Really pleased with the response! Nearly 100 people said definitely or probably. And we had more than 250 maybes. Pretty amazing given the fact that the next location is a little further away and we haven't cast vision yet. I think those numbers assure me that multi-site is in our DNA. And I think the willingness of so many NCCers to be part of something new says they are playing offense for the Kingdom. Really good vital sign.
I'll blog more details ASAP. But we will launch in February 09.
The survey helps us keep tabs on demographics. It also helps us gauge vision. We haven't really done any vision casting for our next launch yet, but we asked our congregation if they'd be willing to be part of our next launch team. Really pleased with the response! Nearly 100 people said definitely or probably. And we had more than 250 maybes. Pretty amazing given the fact that the next location is a little further away and we haven't cast vision yet. I think those numbers assure me that multi-site is in our DNA. And I think the willingness of so many NCCers to be part of something new says they are playing offense for the Kingdom. Really good vital sign.
I'll blog more details ASAP. But we will launch in February 09.
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Mark, if it is possible can you share some of the results related to that annual survey and the % of the response. I have for many years been responsible for survey in the corp. world and now trying to get my mind around an effective survey tool within ministry.
Hey Roy,
We're crunching numbers now. We'll process at staff retreat next week. I'll blog on it :)
Mark
Mark,
Why don't you plant a church instead of adding another site? That way the plant can be contextual and speak to the needs of the community.
David,
Not sure how familiar you are with multi-site, but that is precisely why we're launching a fifth location. To be contextual and speak to the needs of the community. We feel like it's good stewardship. Want to take the lessons we've learned and continue launching new locations to reach more people.
We actually take a both/and approach. We launch new locations and new churches. Have a capacity on staff called church planter in residence. And the multi-site model is a great learning environment for church planting. Great win/win scenario.
Hope that helps,
Mark
Mark,
Last July, I was on a business trip in DC and I went to one of your services.
In Puerto Rico, we are not used to this kind of model. It is more common the traditional model where a church is built in every corner. In Puerto Rico has the highest rate of churches per mile square. On the other hand, this does not mean that we are being effective reaching people.
Can you recommend me a book or any other material related to the multi-site model?
check out "The Multi-Site Revolution" by Surratt, Ligon, and Bird. Great stuff.
could you post some of the questions you used and format? maybe post the survey as a PDF.
thanks so much for all you do.
Jorge,
there is also a book that is to be released end of April, "Multi-Site Churches: Guidance for the Movement's Next Generation" by Scott McConnell.
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=448770
Mark - Could you post the actual survey (not the results, but the actual questions) for us?
Here's the survey. Hope it translate ok. I'm cutting and pasting.
Mark
Age: under 20 20-29 30s 40s 50s 60+
Gender: Male Female
Full-time college student? Yes No
Are you married? Yes No
Do you have children? Yes No
Ethnicity: Caucasian African-American
Asian-American Hispanic Other
How do you get to church?
Walk Drive Metro Bus
What zip code do you live in?_______________
How did you find out about NCC?
Friend
Online or NCC Website
Yellow Pages
Newspaper
Ebenezers Coffeehouse
Other _______________________
How long have you attended NCC?
Less than 1 year 1-3 years 3- 5 years
5 + years
How often do you attend NCC?
Regularly (3-4 times per month)
Occasionally
Guest
How long have you been following Christ?
N/A Less than 1 year 1-3 years 3+
How would you characterize your church involvement prior to attending NCC?
Regularly attended church
Occasionally attended church
Rarely or never attended church
How would you characterize your church involvement growing up?
Regularly attended church
Occasionally attended church
Rarely or never attended church
Which service do you generally attend?
5:00 @ Ebenezers
6:30 @ Ebenezers
9:00 @ Union Station
10:15 @ Union Station
11:30 @ Union Station
10:30 @ Ballston
10:30 @ NCC Español
10:00 @ Georgetown
Did you visit the NCC website before attending a Sunday morning service?
Yes No
What semesters have you been a part of an NCC small group (including Alpha) this year?
Spring Summer Fall None
Involved in past years but not this year
Are you serving in an NCC Sunday ministry?
Yes, I am currently serving
No, but I have served in the past
No, I have not served yet
Do you participate in any small groups or ministries that are not related to NCC?
Yes No
How many people did you invite to NCC last year?
None 1-2 3-5 6+
Have you been baptized?
Yes No
As NCC prepares to launch its fifth location in Alexandria, VA in 2009, would you be interested in being part of a launch team?
Definitely
Probably
Maybe
No
Which sermon series would be most helpful to your spiritual development? (Check top three)
The Elephant in the Church—honest talk about tough topics
Be Happy— An expository study of Philippians
Common Cents—a series on money management
3—a series on the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)
Kairos—how to know the will of God
Sex Ed—straight talk about sexuality
Help—a series on overcoming addictions
Old School—a series exploring the Old Testament
Soulprint—how to discover your spiritual gifts
Habits—how to develop spiritual disciplines
What do you think is the greatest strength of National Community church?
Teaching
Worship
Small Groups
Outreach
Media & Creativity
Other ___________________
In one sentence, what do you believe is the primary mission of National Community Church?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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