Church Health Analysis Survey

Napa Valley Korean SDA Church — A practical survey for evaluating evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, ministry, worship, leadership, and stewardship.

Survey Instructions

Please rate each statement from 1 to 5.

Scale: 1 = low / strongly disagree, 5 = high / strongly agree.

Evangelism

How would you rate your church in leading people to faith in Jesus Christ?

1. There is evidence that many members share their faith with others and invite them to church.
2. The church emphasizes prayer for spiritually lost people to come to know Jesus as personal Savior and Lord.
3. The church has a system for greeting first-time guests, receiving information from them, helping them feel welcome, and directing their next steps.
4. The church consistently trains individuals in how to effectively share the gospel with others.
5. The church has a plan to identify guests and have lay leaders make follow-up contact with them.
6. Members are encouraged to invest in relationships with people outside the church and share the gospel with them.
7. The church conducts regular outreach events with the purpose of connecting with unchurched people.
8. The church has an intentional culture of inviting and plans natural invitation events.
9. Baptism is celebrated regularly.
10. The church stays aware of the demographic makeup and needs of the community and plans evangelistic strategies accordingly.

Discipleship

How would you rate your church in Bible study and discipleship?

1. The pastor regularly emphasizes the importance of Bible study, Sabbath School, small groups, and discipleship.
2. Group and discipleship leaders are enlisted according to spiritual gifts and given appropriate training.
3. Group leaders regularly attend planned leaders’ meetings or training sessions.
4. A new member class or group is available for those new to the church or new to faith.
5. Church leaders have a clear discipleship plan to help believers grow to maturity in Christ.
6. Members know what opportunities are available and what next step to take for spiritual growth.
7. The church develops new groups or classes as participation increases and new leaders are trained.
8. Children and youth ministries provide resources to parents for ongoing discipleship.
9. Sermons are regularly accompanied by practical applications or exercises.
10. Sermon planning is designed to teach important biblical and doctrinal truths clearly.

Fellowship

How would you rate your church in building relationships with God and His people?

1. The church teaches and encourages believers to unite with Jesus and the church through baptism.
2. The church has created an environment of belonging through grace, acceptance, support, and mutual encouragement.
3. The church provides regular opportunities to build relationships beyond the main worship service.
4. The church provides opportunities to build fellowship through praying and serving together.
5. There are regular messages or teachings on fellowship and living in Christian community.
6. The church has a clear pathway for new or disconnected people to get connected.
7. The church is careful not to overburden leaders and volunteers so they have time to build relationships.
8. Stories are regularly told of needs being met by members and non-staff leaders.
9. Small groups or Sabbath School classes intentionally deepen relationships.
10. A significant percentage of the church spends time together outside of church time and enjoys those relationships.

Ministry & Missions

How would you rate your church in ministry and mission?

1. The church has a plan to identify and meet benevolent needs within the congregation and community.
2. The church helps members discover their gifts, talents, and strengths, and find places to serve.
3. Church leadership equips the saints while ministry is meaningfully performed by members.
4. The church provides ministry involvement opportunities outside of the main weekly service time.
5. Ministry service is well organized and volunteer scheduling is planned in advance.
6. Volunteers are publicly acknowledged and celebrated regularly.
7. The church has a plan and financial resources dedicated to local and international mission.
8. Members are encouraged and equipped to participate in mission projects or mission trips.
9. The church is open to supporting new church plants, new ministries, or new mission initiatives.
10. The church sets aside financial resources for expanding ministry through mission, outreach, or church planting.

Worship

How would you rate your church in worship?

1. The church regularly involves volunteers in planning, conducting, and evaluating worship.
2. Worship leaders plan ahead and use appropriate creative elements in worship.
3. The quality of musicianship supports rather than distracts from the worship experience.
4. The church has examined how well its worship style and time fit members and prospective members.
5. Worship leaders acknowledge the presence of guests and explain the purpose of worship elements when appropriate.
6. The Word of God is proclaimed faithfully, clearly, and persuasively.
7. Leaders are prepared and people are given opportunity to respond spiritually.
8. Offering is received as an act of worship.
9. Members prioritize attendance and value corporate worship.
10. The church provides age-appropriate worship or worship support for children, youth, and adults.

Leadership

How would you rate your church leadership?

1. The church has a written mission statement that is communicated well.
2. Members know the church mission and embrace their role in fulfilling it.
3. The pastor and leaders communicate the church’s purpose and vision clearly.
4. Members know what is expected of them as part of the church body.
5. It is clear how, when, and by whom decisions are made.
6. Decision-making is transparent and not unnecessarily bureaucratic.
7. The leadership of the church is unified and serves harmoniously.
8. Leaders are effectively enlisted, equipped, and empowered for their responsibilities.
9. There is a clear pathway to develop new leaders.
10. The church has developed or is developing a succession plan for key leadership roles.

Stewardship

How would you rate your church in stewardship?

1. The pastor and leaders model biblical stewardship in giving and testimony.
2. Members know how the church uses its financial resources.
3. The church has a stewardship or giving emphasis at least once per year.
4. Christian financial management teaching or training is offered consistently.
5. The church consistently meets financial obligations through offerings.
6. The church has a cash reserve for unexpected expenses or opportunities.
7. Pastoral or staff compensation is sufficient and does not create unnecessary strain.
8. The church has seen budget growth that allows expanded ministry and new opportunities.
9. The building and equipment are well maintained and meet current ministry needs.
10. Signage, printed materials, and public-facing resources are in good condition and God-honoring.

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