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)

           Relationships with teachers

1 2 3 4 5

           Relationships with friends

1 2 3 4 5

           Biblical teaching

1 2 3 4 5

           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)

          The curriculum is Bible-based.

1 2 3 4 5

           The teaching is relevant.

1 2 3 4 5

           It is important to me that all of my children study the same lesson each week.

1 2 3 4 5

           My family spends time at home discussing the Bible class lessons.

1 2 3 4 5

           The material is age-appropriate.

1 2 3 4 5

           I have a good understanding of what my child is being taught in Bible class.

1 2 3 4 5

 

          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)

           Age-appropriate activities

1 2 3 4 5

           Energetic singing

1 2 3 4 5

           Training for adult worship

1 2 3 4 5

           Enables adults to worship without distractions

1 2 3 4 5

 

           3. In your opinion, when should children no longer attend children's worship, and join adult worship?


           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)

          Relationships with teachers

1 2 3 4 5

          Relationships with friends

1 2 3 4 5

           Biblical teaching

1 2 3 4 5

           Learning to prioritize church

1 2 3 4 5

           Scripture Memory (Team KID)

1 2 3 4 5

 

           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.)?

Yes No

 

           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?

                Yes           No

                If not, please explain...

 

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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!