Rector Search Questionnaire Survey Results
One of the most important tasks in calling a new Rector in the Episcopal Church is preparing the “Parish Profile” – a descriptive document used to attract priests who are possible candidates. Such a Profile must be based on current self-analysis by the parish. This in turn is largely based on a questionnaire distributed to all parishioners. We are delighted that such a high percentage of the our membership took time to complete the survey. Below you will find links to documents summarizing the results and giving members' comments.
Survey Results:
A summary of the survey results, in percentages and charts. This 12-page PDF document (Adobe Acrobat) is probably the best introduction to the results of the questionnaire.
Summary of survey results in a written presentation. This 6-page document was distributed at our Annual Meeting.
Comments: Many of the survey questions had space available for comments or asked for comments. Here are all the comments in four easy-to-read PDF documents.
- Part 1, Personal Information: Q6 - Did you transfer from another denomination? Q9 - What is your ethnicity?
- Part 2, Comments about SsAM's past: Q10 - What activities in recent years have had your support or are the reasons you attend? Q11 - What other Sunday activities have had your support or are the reasons you attend? Q12 - What other programs and activities have your support or are the reasons you attend? Q13 - Are our facilities adequate? Q14 - As a multi-racial parish, do you think SsAM has been doing enough to support its mission to promote peace, justice, reconciliation, and empowerment of all people?
- Part 3, Comments About SsAM’s Future: Q15 - Worship content and style: should it stay the same or change? Q16 - Should there be more educational opportunities within the parish? Q17 - What family ministries should be improved? Q18 - What community ministries should be improved?
- Part 4, Views About the New Rector, Final Comments: Q19 - What EXPERIENCE would you like to see in a new Rector? Q20 - What QUALITIES should the new Rector have? Q21 - What SKILLS should the new Rector have? Q22 - Do you favor a "CEO" type of rector or a facilitator of others to do ministry? Q23 - Do you have any final comments to make?
The original questionnaire, in PDF format.
Working on the selection of a new Rector is the most important task of our parish this year. If you have questions about the survey, please contact any one of the members of the Rector Search Committee listed below, or call the church at 302 656-6628.
Yours in Christ,
Alice Sawyer, Chair
Walt Cheatham, Co-chair
Jim Ballard
Max Bell
Eudel Drain
Pat Hampton
Tom Roberts
Alice Smith
Wanda Smith
Cheri Tyree
Bob Young
Click here to learn more about the Rector Search process.
Family Night at SsAM, Friday, June 6, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Come and socialize. Bring a Friend! Free babysitting! Share your ideas on the future of our church! Could this be the start of something new? Light supper provided. Please RSVP by June 4: Click here to send an email or call Pat at 302 764-7907.