Church of Transfiguration 3- 5 Year Planning Process June 2-3, 2018 - PDF document

5/30/2018 Church of Transfiguration 3- 5 Year Planning Process June 2-3, 2018 2 Church of Transfiguration 3- 5 Year Planning Process Background Why do a 3- 5 Year Plan? 1. For the health of the parish – to keep us vital and to inspire the next generation to be more involved and take increasing ownership of the parish. 2. To prepare for the change of leadership expected in the next 1-3 years. 3 1

5/30/2018 5 Sub Groups Church of Transfiguration 3- 5 Year Planning Process Culture Overv i ew Pastoral Care Parishioner Parishioner Listening On Line Survey Sessions Communications Finance Focus of today Buildings & 4 Grounds Parishioner Church of Transfiguration On Line 3- 5 Year Planning Process Survey • Consultant LPI assisted with the process • Offered in October-November 2017 • On-line and via paper • 30 Questions • Questions were mostly LPI standard, so we could compare to other churches • 7 -10 Minutes to Complete • 378 Responses 5 2

5/30/2018 Parishioner Church of Transfiguration On Line 3- 5 Year Planning Process Survey Am I fed spiritually here at the parish? All the Time 8% 0% 3% Most of the Time 28% Seldom Never Not Sure 61% 89% positive 6 Parishioner Church of Transfiguration On Line 3- 5 Year Planning Process Survey Do I see the parish as mine or theirs? 17% Mine Theirs 83% 83% positive 7 3

5/30/2018 Parishioner Church of Transfiguration On Line 3- 5 Year Planning Process Survey Do I believe that the parish is on the right track? 6% 16% 6% All the Time Most of the Time Seldom 72% Not Sure VERY positive in comparison to most churches – 88% 8 Parishioner Church of Transfiguration On Line 3- 5 Year Planning Process Survey Have I attended a parish function outside of Mass in the last 4 months? Yes, 5 or more events Yes, 2 or more events 1% 14% Yes, Once 39% No 29% Not Sure 17% 40% Negative 9 4

5/30/2018 Parishioner Church of Transfiguration On Line 3- 5 Year Planning Process Survey Have I been personally called on by parish leadership to give of myself? All the Time 7% 12% Most of the Time 14% Seldom Never 41% 26% Not Sure 47% negative; better than many 10 Parishioner Church of Transfiguration On Line 3- 5 Year Planning Process Survey What is my age? under 21 0% 2% 9% 21-35 44% 36-49 50-65 45% Over 65 89% of the participants are over 50 11 5

5/30/2018 Parishioner Church of Transfiguration On Line 3- 5 Year Planning Process Survey High Percentage Positive Feedback Spiritually Lead At Parish Improvement Opportunities ┼ Meaningful Friendships In Parish ┼ ― My Opinion Counts ┼ Opportunities For Services or ― Often Share My Talents Growth Appeal With Parish ┼ Parish Leadership Care I Am Here ― Attend Outside Mass ┼ Greeted Warmly & Enjoy Functions Attending Mass ― Personally Called By Parish ┼ My Faith Affects All Aspects Of My Leadership Give Myself Life ― Survey Respondents, ┼ View Parish As Mine Current Age Over 50, 89% ┼ Parish On Right Track 12 5 Sub Groups Church of Transfiguration 3- 5 Year Planning Process Culture Overv i ew Pastoral Care Parishioner Parishioner On Line Listening Survey Sessions Communications Finance Next week’s talk Buildings & 13 Grounds 6