This assessment is designed to help us understand how the Lakewood congregation is doing in the major areas of life. We've all been conditioned to present our best self. Our goal is to help you get an authentic read on your internal wiring and how you interact with the world, today. We invite you to please answer with complete candor and honesty. And know that the final data will be anonymous.
Thank you for stepping up.
(35 questions - 9 minutes to complete)
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Prayer Life
This section helps us understand the value and challenges of prayer.
Question 2 of 44
1. When you first wake up, do you:
Check social media?
Read NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, etc?
Read a daily devotional?
Read scripture or another Holy book?
Spend time in prayer before anything else.
Exercise and get rolling?
Jump into the battle of daily life, family and work?
Question 3 of 44
2. How often do you pray?
Everyday, multiple times a day
A few times a week (3-4 prayers)
Maybe once a week
Maybe once a month
Never, not a priority
Question 4 of 44
3. The length of my prayers (whether internally or outloud) are:
Close to 5 minutes, sometimes more
Around a minute, sometimes closer to two
30-second range
Maybe 10 seconds, "Lord be with me and my family and friends today. Amen"
I don't pray.
Question 5 of 44
4. Tell us how you view prayer. Is it important? How is it challenging for you? Any barriers that stop you from praying?
Bible Study
We'd like to know how you're doing with Bible study and understanding of scripture.
Question 7 of 44
5. This is my worldview of God.
Spiritual with no focus on organized religion.
Atheist - no god, no afterlife
Agnostic - might be god, the universe, or mother nature
Jewish - devout (Reform, Orthodox or Conservative)
Jewish by family of origin, but not practicing
Muslim by family of origin, but not practicing
Muslim - devout
Buddhist - devout
Hindu - devout
Christ follower but turned off by church
Christian (Nondenominational, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, etc) & church member
Christian by family of origin, but not practicing
Hindu by family of origin, but not practicing
Question 8 of 44
6. My Holy book for study, prayer or meditation is: (Pick all that apply)
None
Tanakh-Torah
Quran
Daily or weekly devotional (Christian)
Daily or weekly devotional (Spiritual/New Age)
Bible
Bible & daily or weekly devotional
Veda (Hinduism)
Tripitaka-Pali Canon (Buddhism)
Other
Question 9 of 44
7. I believe all religions are true and valid, and a person chooses the one that works best for them.
Yes, agree.
No, disagree.
Not sure whether one is true or all are true.
Don't believe in any God.
Question 10 of 44
8. How often do you read or study scripture?
Everyday
Several times a week
Once or twice a week
Couple of times per month
Rarely
Question 11 of 44
9. I view the Bible as the "lens" to make all decisions in my life, both large and small decisions.
Yes, it forms my worldview.
Yes on some issues, but not in total agreement with all aspects of scripture.
No, I trust my instincts or gut. Scripture isn't the "tool" or "vehicle" I use to make decisions.
No, I use the culture at large to help me make decisions.
Question 12 of 44
10. Is there a book or books in the Bible you find confusing? Please explain why.
Struggles
Life is hard, and we'd like to know in what area we can help as a church.
Question 14 of 44
11. What part of your life needs the most work?
Marriage
Parenting of kiddos
Friendship Difficulties
Prayer life
Work-Career Challenges
Addressing Fears
Believing in & Trusting God
Singleness-Loneliness
Question 15 of 44
12. Are you generally happy with where you are in life?
Very happy
Generally happy
Average happiness
Generally unhappy
Very unhappy
Community
This section covers whether you're plugged in to all areas of community.
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13. Do you view community groups or small groups as an important element of your life?
Yes, very important.
Some value, but not crucial for me.
Not important to me.
Question 18 of 44
14. What if anything do you wish you had more of from your Christian Community? What's missing?
Question 19 of 44
15. I consider myself to be transparent and vulnerable. (This information is helpful to your personality and emotional EQ.)
Yes, I'm an open book in all situations.
Most of the time with wife and family, but not others outside of family.
Most of the time with friends, but struggle to connect with spouse and family.
Not as much in group situations, whether professional or social.
Question 20 of 44
16. Do you consider yourself to be introverted or extroverted? (This helps us understand how you interact with others.)
Highly extroverted. People give me juice!
Highly introverted. Much rather process alone and away from groups.
A little of both, I get energy from people, but need my time to recharge.
Please tell us about the ups and downs of your marriage. (A reminder that your answers will be anonymous.)
Question 22 of 44
17. I am committed and passionate about my marriage.
Yes, very much.
Most of the time.
Sometimes, but we have struggled.
No, we're having a tough time.
I'm single.
Question 23 of 44
18. What are the biggest challenges in your marriage?
Not communicating well, not listening to each other.
Not agreeing on finances and spending habits.
Lack of intimacy and sex life.
Tough season with our kids.
We're currently in a good place--knock on wood.
Question 24 of 44
19. Do you see ways the church or the Bible could help with your marriage?
Work
Help us understand how you're doing with work and career.
Question 26 of 44
20. I view my work as the most meaningful and important thing in my life, it defines who I am.
Yes, absolutely.
Work is important to me, but not the be all end all.
Family first, then work as a means to support us.
Not happy with my work, and need to make it meaningful in a balanced way.
Question 27 of 44
21. With your work, are there challenges?
Not fulfilling, not using my gifts.
Difficult and toxic culture, lack of trust.
No connection to my spiritual life.
Difficult boss.
No clear path for financial security.
Work is good, I'm content.
Question 28 of 44
22. Describe your feelings about your work?(Is it a means to an end? Inspiring and challenging in a good way? A total beat-down?)
Question 29 of 44
23. I proactively volunteer or serve at local non-profits or ministries.
Yes, serving is a regular part of my life, monthly if not more.
Sometimes, but want to do more.
Once or twice a year.
Rarely, no time.
Never, not interested.
Relationships
This section focuses on relationships outside of marriage.
Question 31 of 44
24. How would you describe your relationship with your kids?
Very good. We're close and get along well.
Pretty good overall. We've had minor challenges.
A mixed bag. Some good seasons, but also challenging times.
Not many bright spots. They're challenging, and I'm ill-equipped.
Very difficult. We're not in a healthy place.
I don't have children, my own or step-children.
Question 32 of 44
25. Where do you receive encouragement in your life? (We're defining encouragement as something deeper than "Nice job!" Think of tangible compliments or support that inspire you.)
My wife
My co-workers
My extended family
My kids
My friends
No one I can think of
Question 33 of 44
26. Is it generally easy for you to make friends and build relationships with them?
Yes, comes naturally.
I make friends, but have to work at it.
Not easy for me.
Question 34 of 44
27. How many close friends do you have? Not acquaintances, a close friend is someone with whom you can share the tough stuff.
More than 5 close friends
2-3 close friends
1-2 close friends
No close friends, only acquaintances
Question 35 of 44
28. How well do you know your neighbors?
Tight-knit community.
Only know a handful.
Don't know any of my neighbors.
Question 36 of 44
29. Briefly describe your relationship with your parents, whether current if they're still alive, or how was it if they've passed?
Fears-Triggers-Temptations
In a fallen world, each of us have fears, triggers and temptations. Help us understand yours.
Question 38 of 44
30. We all have fears, triggers and temptations, possibly related to work, relationships, family, politics, sex.
Fear of death.
Fear of failure (stops you from taking any kind of risk).
Fear of different cultures, nationalities.
Triggered by politics.
Triggered by success of others.
Triggered by needing to be right, must win an argument.
Triggered by social media in a negative way.
Temptation of lust at the gym.
Temptation of pornography.
Temptation of better spouse (grass is greener).
360-degree
This section focuses on emotional, physical, mental and spiritual health.
Question 40 of 44
31. On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being worst, and 10 being best, how would you rate your spiritual health? (Feel free to add detail and context)
Question 41 of 44
32. On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being worst, and 10 being best, how would you rate your emotional health, meaning how's happiness, sadness, anger, joy? (Feel free to add detail and context)
Question 42 of 44
33. On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being worst, and 10 being best, how would you rate your physical health? (Feel free to add detail and context)
Question 43 of 44
34. On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being worst, and 10 being best, how would you rate your mental health, meaning do you feel balanced, or worried, experiencing obsessive thoughts? (Feel free to add detail and context)
Question 44 of 44
35. Do you feel cared for by Lakewood Fellowship Church leadership?
Yes, they are proactive in caring for me.
Yes, somewhat, but need to work on some gaps.
Need to see considerably more practical care.
Not cared for at all, there's a disconnect.