First Presbyterian Church Easton, PA Welcome Worship Pastor's Pen Announcements Calendar Events Event Pictures Per Capita Location Music Ministry Education Youth Page Mission Newsletter Staff History Links Moderator's Page JULY 11 IS SURVEY DAY – 100 MEMBERS/FRIENDS NEEDED Our Pastoral Search process calls for an extensive survey of our congregation. Its purpose is to discover the congregation’s strengths and weaknesses, based on the congregation’s self-perceptions, so that the Pastor Nominating Committee may present an accurate picture to a prospective candidate. The survey will also help in determining what skills and commitments the new pastor should have to effectively lead the congregation. We have chosen the US Congregations Survey as our instrument. It is completely confidential, and is short and easy to answer. By using a special pen, which is provided, worshipers will fill in circles on the actual survey form. We will administer the survey before the Benediction on Sunday, July 11. Our goal is to have 100 surveys completed to give us an accurate reading. The Survey takes about 20 minutes to complete, including the set up time. It asks 60 questions in a multiple choice format, and is designed to be done in our worship setting. After the survey is scored we will know how we compare to a database of 5000 other congregations. We will receive two reports. The Spiritual Connections report will measure how the members of First Presbyterian Church are growing in worship, relating to one another, and reaching out to the community. The Strengths Report looks at ten strengths vital congregations have, and stacks us up against the large sample. The results will give us reason to celebrate, and also help us chart areas where we can become stronger in the faith. It’s a more objective way to consider our formation and mission strategies. We cannot mail out the Survey. Those who have prepared the materials know by experience that mailed surveys do not get answered. We are willing to make accommodations for people who will not be able to take the survey on July 11. Call the office and we can set up an alternate time for you to participate. It is essential that we complete 100 surveys. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. We will hold a congregational meeting later in the summer to share the results. Harry A. Freebairn

First Presbyterian Church, Easton, PA

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