LakeviewPULSE Survey Results

What is PULSE A “Vitality tool” that that is designed to help

us reach our full Kingdom potential in Christ and to grow in ways that matter to God.

---------------------------------------------------------------- P rovides awareness of current reality U pdates progress annually L inks church more closely with the mission

and message of Jesus S uggests next steps E ncourages spiritual discernment

PULSE Overview

Diagnoses Lakeview using the “Ten Healthy Missional Markers” (developed by the ECC’s Office of Congregational Vitality). Provides Lakeview demographic information Summarizes your responses to “Open Ended” questions Compares responses from the Congregation with responses from church “leaders” Summarizes church attendance and income trends Identifies Lakeview’s level of “Vitality – Intention – Means (VIM)” Identifies Lakeview’s trajectory relative to the “ Ten Healthy Missional Markers” Summarizes next steps for Lakeview, the Southeast Conference, and the denomination. Summary of conclusions relative to Lakeview’s responses to the PULSE Survey

Ten Healthy Missional Markers

Centrality of the Word of God Life transforming walk with Jesus Intentional evangelism Transforming communities through active compassion, mercy, and justice ministries Global perspective and engagementCompelling Christian community Heartfelt worship Sacrificial and generous giving Culture of Godly leadership Fruitful organizational structures

Summary of LakeviewMissional Marker Scores

Marker: 4.00 ScaleLife Transforming Walk with Jesus 3.39Centrality of the Word 3.14Sacrificial and Generous Living/Giving 3.13Engaging God in Worship 3.06Compelling Christian Community 3.03Culture of Godly Leadership 3.00Intentional Evangelism 3.00Transforming Communities through CMJ Ministries

2.88

Fruitful Organizational Structures 2.81Global Perspective and Engagement 2.75

Total Percentage 3.02Grading Scale:Healthy Missional:3.30-4.00 Stable:2.90-3.29 Critical Moment: 2.50-2.89 At-

Risk: 0.00-2.49

Responses by Leaders/Non LeadersMissional Marker Scores

Marker: In Leadership(48)

Not In Leadership(56)

Life Transforming Walk with Jesus

3.35 3.43

Centrality of the Word 3.28 3.03

Sacrificial and Generous Living/Giving

3.18 3.10

Engaging God in Worship 3.01 3.10

Compelling Christian Community

3.01 3.05

Culture of Godly Leadership 2.83 3.13

Intentional Evangelism 2.93 3.05

Transforming Communities through CMJ Ministries

2.68 3.05

Fruitful Organizational Structures

2..64 2.96

Global Perspective and Engagement

2.67 2.81

Total Score 2.96 3.07Grading Scale:

Healthy Missional:3.30-4.00 Stable:2.90-3.29 Critical Moment: 2.50-2.89 At-Risk: 0.00-2.49

Responses (Total = 104)

Category Number PercentParticipation:Member attend at least once per month

93 89%

Member attend less than once per month

0 0%

Not a member attend at least once per month

11 11%

Not a member attend less than once per month

0 0%

Attending LCC for years:0-2 12 12%3-5 37 36%6-10 20 19%11-20 35 34%21+ 0 0%Age:12-21 1 1%22-35 11 11%36-50 20 19%51-64 40 38%65+ 32 31%

Responses-Concluded(Total = 104)

Category Number PercentGenderFemale 63 61%Male 34 33%Prefer not to answer 7 7%Perspective on LCC Growth:Declined 15 14%Stayed the same 35 34%Increased 32 31%Don’t Know 22 21%

Responses to“Open Ended” Questions

Greatest Strength of LCC? Preaching/Teaching 20% Prayer 13% Pastor/Staff 13% Discipleship/Small Groups 11% Bible is Central 11% Community 10% Welcoming 6% Members/Committed Body6% Worship 5%

Greatest Area for Improvement? Outreach/Mission 26% Communication 12% Community 11% Leadership 10% Worship (Music) 9% Programs/Ministries 9% Spiritual Growth 5%

Responses to“Open Ended” Questions

Overall health of LCC? Healthy Missional 14% Stable 57% Critical Moment 29% At Risk 0%

Change One thing? Missions/Service 13% Worship 12% Community 11% Outreach 8% Worship 8% Leadership 7% Finances/Stewardship 5% Communications 5% Ministries/Programs 5%

Responses to "Open Ended” Questions(Concluded)

Anything Else? Love LCC 22% Questions about Pastor 9% Growing Spiritually 9% Direction/Vision/Focus 8%

ECC Interpretation of“Open Ended” Questions

OBSERVABLE STRENGTHS:

1. Biblically-Centered Preaching/Teaching2. Discipleship/Spiritual Growth of the People3. Prayer Ministry

GROWTH AREAS:

1. Outreach to Community2. Compelling, Unifying Vision for LCC3. Communication

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Worship Sun. Total Total Served

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Overall Average$39,422/month

VIM Assessment

V ision – the picture of a preferable futureRate of LCC Vision is MEDIUM

I NTENTION – the resolve to move forward and the will to liveRate of LCC Intention is Medium to High

M eans – the available resources to accomplish the Vision and follow through on intentions

Rate of LCC Means is Medium to High

VIM Summary:This pattern of vision, intention, means is a pattern consistent with other ECC churches that are STABLE

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Next Steps/RecommendationsCongregation and Leadership (ECC PULSE Team)

“…Lakeview has incredible potential to become a Healthy Missional Church.”

Spirituality – We praise LCC for its recent Confession, Prayer, and Repentance (CPR) service Continue developing leaders for the future Work on equipping present and future leaders for their roles Make evangelism a major priority at LCCChemistry – Keep praying and caring for each other Understand and appreciate generational differences in your church 10% of respondents expressed concern over the worship music. Continue to look for opportunities to address this concern.

Next Steps/Recommendationsfor the Congregation and Leadership (ECC PULSE Team)

Strategy – Establish your Strategic Ministry Planning Team Develop a Strategic Ministry Plan Consider outreach to your “gated communities” “Over Communicate” any/all important information Comments indicate financial pressures. Hold discussions to address these concerns.

Are we in this together or is there an atmosphere of blame and distrust?

Consider a “mission based budget” vs. a “budget based ministry”.

Next Steps/Recommendationsfor the Lead Pastor (ECC PULSE Team)

Spirituality – “PEYTON you are anointed by the Holy Spirit! Keep ministering in the Holy Spirit’s power and involve others”. Continue to shepherd, lead and serve your people Continue to preach and teach the powerful gospelChemistry – Your congregation loves you Establish systems for identifying and meeting pastoral needs that are beyond your capacity to provide Look for opportunities to connect with a broader segment of congregation

Next Steps/Recommendationsfor the Lead Pastor (ECC PULSE Team)

Strategy – Lead the church in its Strategic Planning process Continue to model and practice personal evangelism Consider creating and training a team of people to provide pastoral care in addition to that provided by you. Consider how/why some other churches are growing and how these lessons can be applied to Lakeview without compromising identity or core values Does LCC have a plan for welcoming, follow-up and assimilation strategies? Does LCC have a plan for first-time and returning guests? Evaluate and fine tune existing processes. Encourage your members to notice and welcome “new” people.

Conclusion

CONTINUE TO TAKE THE STEPS THAT WILL MOVE YOU TOWARD HEALTHY

MISSIONAL, TRUSTING GOD TO PROVIDE YOU WITH HIS POWER,

GUIDANCE AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES YOU NEED ALONG THE WAY