Spring 2023 Member Survey Results

During March and April of 2023, almost 1,000 people completed the Spring 2023 Member Survey. If this number includes your response, thank you! Click the links below to view a complete set of results for each survey question.

Did you complete the Forward in Faith Member Survey last fall (September – October 2022)?

ANSWER CHOICES	RESPONSES
Yes	75.23%	747
No	8.06%	80
I don’t recall	16.72%	166
TOTAL		993

How would you describe your level of investment in the affiliation discernment process?

ANSWER CHOICES	RESPONSES
Extremely invested	23.77%	236
Very invested	49.35%	490
Somewhat invested	23.56%	234
Not so invested	3.12%	31
Very far from invested	0.20%	2
TOTAL		993

To what degree will TWMC’s future affiliation affect your participation at the church?

ANSWER CHOICES	RESPONSES
Extremely affected	14.24%	141
Very affected	30.61%	303
Somewhat affected	26.06%	258
Mostly unaffected	19.60%	194
Completely unaffected	9.49%	94
TOTAL		990

In your opinion, what are the most important priorities for TWMC in the next 5-10 years? Using the arrows to move each choice up and down, rank the following options in order of importance with 1 being your most important priority at the top of the list, and 6 being the least important priority at the bottom of the list.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	TOTAL	SCORE
Planting new campuses and churches	3.42% 34	6.34% 63	13.19% 131	19.23% 191	25.88% 257	31.92% 317	993	2.46
Expanding local and global missions outreach	21.25% 211	22.86% 227	23.16% 230	16.62% 165	9.77% 97	6.34% 63	993	4.10
Expanding Christian discipleship resources andexperiences	32.23% 320	27.19% 270	18.23% 181	9.97% 99	8.26% 82	4.13% 41	993	4.53
Raising up NextGen leaders (18-26 years old)	33.23% 330	25.68% 255	20.04% 199	11.38% 113	7.05% 70	2.62% 26	993	4.59
Sharing TWMC resources with other Methodistchurches	4.43% 44	6.45% 64	10.47% 104	15.91% 158	25.08% 249	37.66% 374	993	2.36
Sponsoring clergy education and training	5.44% 54	11.48% 114	14.90% 148	26.89% 267	23.97% 238	17.32% 172	993	2.96

In your opinion, how important is it for TWMC to affiliate with another Methodist denomination?

ANSWER CHOICES	RESPONSES
Extremely important	16.41%	163
Very important	26.49%	263
Somewhat important	30.21%	300
Slightly important	9.57%	95
Minimally important	17.32%	172
TOTAL		993

Based on what you know today, how would you respond to the following statement: “Joining a network of other large, independent Methodist churches is the best option for TWMC.”

ANSWER CHOICES	RESPONSES
I strongly agree	9.67%	96
I agree	28.10%	279
I neither agree or disagree	26.59%	264
I disagree	17.82%	177
I strongly disagree	9.77%	97
I don't know enough to have an opinion	8.06%	80
TOTAL		993

Based on what you know today, how would you describe the Global Methodist Church (GMC) as an option for TWMC’s future affiliation?

ANSWER CHOICES	RESPONSES
The very best option	27.09%	269
A good option	30.31%	301
An "okay" option	16.11%	160
It's not a good option	5.24%	52
It's the worst option	2.42%	24
I don't know enough to have an opinion	18.83%	187
TOTAL		993

Based on what you know today, what is your number one preference for TWMC’s future affiliation?

ANSWER CHOICES	RESPONSES
Affiliate with the Global Methodist Church	46.02%	457
Affiliate with a network of other large, independent Methodist churches	27.29%	271
Join an alliance or network of other large Methodist churches	0.00%	0
I don't have a strong opinion	26.69%	265
TOTAL		993

How satisfied are you with the discernment leadership team’s efforts to keep you informed throughout the Forward in Faith campaign?

ANSWER CHOICES	RESPONSES
Very satisfied	56.97%	564
Satisfied	30.61%	303
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	8.48%	84
Dissatisfied	3.13%	31
Very dissatisfied	0.81%	8
TOTAL		990

What are the most important steps we can take to maintain your trust in making the affiliation decision?

Answered: 649

Skipped: 344

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