OC Kids Survey- Fall 2006
This online survey was created to give you an easy way to provide open and honest feedback. Your thoughts are important to us.
Sunday Morning Bible Classes
1. Does your child regularly attend Sunday morning Bible class?
Yes No 2. Our Bible classes offer several benefits for children. How important do you think these things are? (1 being minimal value, 5 being greatest value)
Yes No
2. Our Bible classes offer several benefits for children. How important do you think these things are?
(1 being minimal value, 5 being greatest value)
Relationships with teachers
1 2 3 4 5
Relationships with friends
Biblical teaching
Learning to prioritize church
1 2 3 4 5 3. Please answer the following questions regarding the Bible class curriculum we currently use. (1= Strongly Disagree, 5=Strongly Agree)
3. Please answer the following questions regarding the Bible class curriculum we currently use.
(1= Strongly Disagree, 5=Strongly Agree)
The curriculum is Bible-based.
The teaching is relevant.
It is important to me that all of my children study the same lesson each week.
My family spends time at home discussing the Bible class lessons.
The material is age-appropriate.
I have a good understanding of what my child is being taught in Bible class.
4. My child's teacher is (please select all that apply):
Kind Prepared On Time Knowledgeable Enthusiastic Personally Involved With My Child Capable Loving
5. If your child does not regularly attend Bible class, why not?
Early starting time Child does not want to attend We, as parents, do not participate in classes
Children's Worship
1. Does your child attend Children's Worship?
Yes No 2. Children's Worship offers several benefits to children. How important do you think these things are? (1 being minimal value, 5 being greatest value)
2. Children's Worship offers several benefits to children. How important do you think these things are?
Age-appropriate activities
Energetic singing
Training for adult worship
Enables adults to worship without distractions
3. In your opinion, when should children no longer attend children's worship, and join adult worship?
Kindergarten or younger First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade or older
4. If your child does not attend children's worship, please explain why (please select all that apply):
We prefer to worship as a family. My child does not want to attend. Children's Worship seems too crowded. He/she has promoted from the program.
Wednesday Night Bible Classes
1. Does your child regularly attend Wednesday night classes?
Yes No 2. Wednesday night classes offer several opportunities for children. How important do you think these are? (1 being minimal value, 5 being greatest value)
2. Wednesday night classes offer several opportunities for children. How important do you think these are?
Scripture Memory (Team KID)
3. Which of the following phrases describe your child's Wednesday night class? (please select all that apply):
Fun Bible-Based Relevant Teaching Age-Appropriate Caring Teachers High-energy
4. If your child does not regularly attend Wednesday night class, why not? (please select all that apply):
Our weekly schedule is too full. My child is too tired at that time of night. We as parents are not involved in adult Wednesday night classes. We live too far away from the building to drive in on a school night. My child does not want to be a part of Wednesday night classes.
Fellowship Activities
1. Does your family participate in children's ministry fellowship activities (i.e. Trunk or Treat, Easter egg hunt, etc.)?
2. In your opinion, what is the most important aspect of these events?
Opportunity to build relationships among families Fun for children Community outreach
Communication
1. Communication is a key to success. Please rate us as to how you feel we are doing in this area:
Great--we feel up-to-speed and well-informed Pretty good--sometimes we know what's going on Not very good--I'm totally in the dark about children's ministry
2. What is the best way to communicate with your family?
Email Sunday morning church bulletin Regular mail to your home Notes home from class
Nursery
1. At what age do/did you feel comfortable bringing your baby to the nursery?
Less than six weeks-old At six weeks-old Three months-old
2. Do you feel the nursery is clean, welcoming, and well-staffed?
If not, please explain...
Enter Comments Here....
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Please use the following space to ask questions and to make comments and suggestions regarding the Otter Creek children's ministry.
In what areas of children's ministry are you currently involved?
What special talents and gifts do you have which could be used to serve in children's ministry?
Please provide the following contact information:
First Name Last Name Child Name, Age Child Name, Age Child Name, Age Child Name, Age Child Name, Age E-mail
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!