Church Health Summary Page
Summary of Averages
This summary shows individual questions from the healthy church portion of the survey ranked from highest to lowest averages.
The first section, labeled "Healthy (1 to 4)", ranks the eleven overall items with the scale from "Very unhealthy (1)" to "Very healthy (4)"
The second section, labeled "True (1 to 5)", ranks the 46 items on church health with the scale from "Definitely untrue (1)" to "Definitely true (5)"
Church
Survey Questions
Healthy (1 to 4)
Church Health: Centrality of the Bible
Church Health: Generous stewardship
Church Health: Servant leadership
Church Health: Authentic spirituality
Church Health: Children and youth ministry
Church Health: Loving Relationships
Church Health: Transforming worship
Church Health: Justice and righteousness advocate
Church Health: Community and Global Outreach
Church Health: Clear mission or vision
Church Health: Disciple-making
CRC 150th Survey Report, Summary section
Topic
Centrality of the Bible
Generous stewardship
Servant leadership
Authentic spirituality
Children and youth ministry
Loving relationships
Transforming worship
Justice and righteousness advocacy
Community and global outreach
Clear mission or vision
Disciple-making
Mean Score (higher is better)
3.51
3.87
3.76
3.64
3.61
3.59
3.55
3.49
3.39
3.38
3.31
2.99
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Church Health Summary Page
Survey Questions
True (1 to 5)
Church Health: Accommodating disabilities
Church Health: Encourages Biblically-based living
Personal evaluation: Seeking God's guidance
Church Health: Supports denominations
Personal evaluation: Leaders attentive to concerns
Church Health: Good use of money
Church Health: Ministry plan for youth
Personal evaluation: Bible as primary authority
Church Health: Encourages generous giving
Church Health: Youth to congregation life
Church Health: Clear expectations of newcomers
Church Health: Congregation's Bible knowledge
Church Health: Promotes loving relationships
Personal evaluation: Anticipation for God's move
Personal evaluation: Trust in congregation
Personal evaluation: Acting on preached messages
Church Health: Mentoring for youth
Church Health: Eliminating racism
Church Health: Teaches forgiveness
Church Health: Encourages spiritual discipline
Church Health: Provision of small groups
Church Health: Clear vision
Church Health: Diverse ages in leadership
Personal evaluation: Knowledge of expectations
Personal evaluation: Participation
Church Health: Encourages speech about faith.
Church Health: Knowledge of church mission/vision
Personal evaluation: Accepting changes
Personal evaluation: Promoting justice
Church Health: Includes singles
Personal evaluation: Encouraged young person
Personal evaluation: acting to reflect stewardship
Personal evaluation: Conversing the Bible
Personal evaluation: Simplifying lifestyle
Personal evaluation: Praying for unsaved people
Personal evaluation: Sharing spiritual life
Personal evaluation: Participation in small groups
Church Health: Training church leaders
Personal evaluation: Concern about my development
Personal evaluation: Needed for church's mission
Church Health: Engages Christians and non-Christians
Personal evaluation: Relating to non-Christians
Personal evaluation: Desire to share faith story
Church Health: Un-churched people joined
Church Health: Engaging leadership
Personal evaluation: Recent change in lifestyle
Grand Total
CRC 150th Survey Report, Summary section
Topic
Justice and righteousness advocacy
Centrality of the Bible
Authentic spirituality
Community and global outreach
Servant leadership
Generous stewardship
Children and youth ministry
Centrality of the Bible
Generous stewardship
Children and youth ministry
Disciple-making
Centrality of the Bible
Loving relationships
Transforming worship
Loving relationships
Transforming worship
Children and youth ministry
Justice and righteousness advocacy
Authentic spirituality
Authentic spirituality
Loving relationships
Clear mission or vision
Transforming worship
Clear mission or vision
Disciple-making
Disciple-making
Clear mission or vision
Children and youth ministry
Justice and righteousness advocacy
Disciple-making
Children and youth ministry
Generous stewardship
Centrality of the Bible
Justice and righteousness advocacy
Community and global outreach
Authentic spirituality
Loving relationships
Servant leadership
Disciple-making
Clear mission or vision
Transforming worship
Community and global outreach
Servant leadership
Community and global outreach
Servant leadership
Generous stewardship
Mean Score (higher is better)
3.97
4.70
4.67
4.64
4.63
4.61
4.60
4.56
4.47
4.44
4.40
4.39
4.38
4.37
4.36
4.36
4.27
4.27
4.24
4.23
4.21
4.18
4.17
4.08
4.06
3.98
3.97
3.90
3.89
3.84
3.74
3.71
3.71
3.58
3.58
3.58
3.51
3.49
3.41
3.40
3.39
3.35
3.28
3.03
3.03
2.83
2.58
3.88
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US
Overall health score (average of summary "how healthy" items for the 11 themes below):
N
Mean 2 Std. Err.
91
3.51
0.119
US
867
3.38
0.035
All CRCNA
1,439
3.28
0.028
3.51
US
3.38
All CRCNA
3.28
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
Average score (1 = very unhealthy, 4 = very healthy)
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Theme:
Centrality of the Bible
US
Full text:
Question:
Centrality of the Bible
Church Health: Centrality of the
Very
Total
US
All CRCNA
unhealthy
2
9
14
unhealthy
1
12
26
healthy
4
90
219
healthy
83
660
1,077
90
771
1,336
US
All CRCNA
2.2%
1.2%
1.0%
1.1%
1.6%
1.9%
4.4%
11.7%
16.4%
92.2%
85.6%
80.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.87
0.110
3.82
0.036
3.70
0.031
Bible
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
Very Somewhat Somewhat
US
All CRCNA
Very unhealthy
Somewhat unhealthy
Somewhat healthy
Very healthy
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
3.87
US
3.82
All CRCNA
3.70
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
Average score (1 = very unhealthy, 4 = very healthy)
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Question:
US
Our church encourages us to apply the Bible to every area of our lives.
Church Health: Encourages Biblically- Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
US
All CRCNA
untrue
0
2
2
US
All CRCNA
0.0%
0.3%
0.1%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.67
0.125
4.62
0.047
4.45
0.039
based living
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
Definitely
Total
91
775
1,345
26.4%
29.7%
34.9%
0
7
10
true
6
47
116
18
174
342
true
67
545
875
0.0%
0.9%
0.7%
6.6%
6.1%
8.6%
19.8%
22.5%
25.4%
73.6%
70.3%
65.1%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
4.67
US
4.62
All CRCNA
4.45
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
The people of our church have an in-depth knowledge of the Bible.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
Church Health: Congregation's Bible
US
All CRCNA
untrue
0
9
13
US
All CRCNA
0.0%
1.2%
1.0%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.38
0.152
3.89
0.058
3.59
0.045
knowledge
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
0
18
56
true
12
204
418
0.0%
2.4%
4.2%
13.5%
26.8%
31.6%
Definitely
Total
31
387
627
true
46
142
210
89
760
1,324
34.8%
50.9%
47.4%
51.7%
18.7%
15.9%
48.3%
81.3%
84.1%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
4.38
US
3.89
All CRCNA
3.59
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Question:
US
The Bible is my primary rule and guide for life.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
Personal evaluation: Bible as primary
US
All CRCNA
untrue
0
0
0
US
All CRCNA
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.47
0.138
4.63
0.043
4.40
0.040
authority
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
Definitely
Total
90
778
1,349
44.4%
29.2%
36.3%
0
2
8
true
8
43
110
32
182
372
true
50
551
859
0.0%
0.3%
0.6%
8.9%
5.5%
8.2%
35.6%
23.4%
27.6%
55.6%
70.8%
63.7%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
4.47
US
4.63
All CRCNA
4.40
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
I engage regularly in conversations about the Bible with others.
Personal evaluation: Conversing the
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
wn
US
All CRCNA
untrue
0
4
14
US
All CRCNA
0.0%
0.5%
1.0%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.58
0.207
3.79
0.070
3.52
0.056
Bible
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
11
68
141
true
38
224
443
12.1%
8.8%
10.5%
41.8%
28.8%
32.9%
Definitely
Total
20
249
396
true
22
232
354
91
777
1,348
22.0%
32.0%
29.4%
24.2%
29.9%
26.3%
75.8%
70.1%
73.7%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
3.58
US
3.79
All CRCNA
3.52
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Theme:
Community and global outreach
US
Full text:
Question:
Community and global outreach
Church Health: Community and
Very
Total
US
All CRCNA
unhealthy
3
14
33
unhealthy
4
68
162
healthy
39
307
629
healthy
45
381
514
91
770
1,338
US
All CRCNA
3.3%
1.8%
2.5%
4.4%
8.8%
12.1%
42.9%
39.9%
47.0%
49.5%
49.5%
38.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.38
0.152
3.37
0.052
3.00
0.040
Global Outreach
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
Very Somewhat Somewhat
US
All CRCNA
Very unhealthy
Somewhat unhealthy
Somewhat healthy
Very healthy
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
3.38
US
3.37
All CRCNA
3.00
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
Average score (1 = very unhealthy, 4 = very healthy)
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Question:
US
Our church encourages us to support denominational ministries.
Church Health: Supports
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
US
All CRCNA
untrue
1
6
11
US
All CRCNA
1.1%
0.8%
0.8%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.63
0.145
4.12
0.068
4.13
0.051
denominations
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
Definitely
Total
91
757
1,322
28.6%
60.2%
58.8%
0
43
67
true
5
151
256
20
256
443
true
65
301
545
0.0%
5.7%
5.1%
5.5%
19.9%
19.4%
22.0%
33.8%
33.5%
71.4%
39.8%
41.2%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
4.63
US
4.12
All CRCNA
4.13
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
In the past 12 months, un-churched people have joined our church.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
Church Health: Un-churched people
joined
US
All CRCNA
untrue
6
40
95
US
All CRCNA
9.0%
5.9%
8.1%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.03
0.324
3.61
0.100
3.40
0.082
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
23
113
209
true
17
140
246
34.3%
16.6%
17.8%
25.4%
20.6%
20.9%
Definitely
Total
5
130
201
true
16
258
425
67
681
1,176
7.5%
19.1%
17.1%
23.9%
37.9%
36.1%
76.1%
62.1%
63.9%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
3.03
US
3.61
All CRCNA
3.40
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Question:
Counts:
US
I intentionally build relationships with non-Christians.
Personal evaluation: Relating to nonDefinitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
Christians
wn
US
All CRCNA
untrue
2
15
36
US
All CRCNA
2.3%
1.9%
2.7%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.28
0.235
3.33
0.079
3.17
0.059
Percents:
Average:
Definitely
Total
88
772
1,342
80.7%
80.2%
82.3%
21
185
331
true
32
250
453
16
169
284
true
17
153
238
23.9%
24.0%
24.7%
36.4%
32.4%
33.8%
18.2%
21.9%
21.2%
19.3%
19.8%
17.7%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
3.28
US
3.33
All CRCNA
3.17
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Question:
Counts:
I pray for specific people who do not know Jesus Christ.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
Personal evaluation: Praying for
unsaved people
wn
US
All CRCNA
untrue
3
9
28
US
All CRCNA
3.3%
1.2%
2.1%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.58
0.239
3.84
0.076
3.48
0.063
Percents:
Average:
13
75
184
true
27
204
372
14.4%
9.7%
13.7%
30.0%
26.3%
27.6%
Definitely
Total
23
206
334
true
24
283
428
90
777
1,346
25.6%
26.5%
24.8%
26.7%
36.4%
31.8%
73.3%
63.6%
68.2%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
3.58
US
3.84
All CRCNA
3.48
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Theme:
Loving relationships
US
Full text:
Question:
Loving relationships
Church Health: Loving Relationships
Very
Total
US
All CRCNA
unhealthy
3
10
24
unhealthy
4
46
112
healthy
23
262
546
healthy
59
454
661
89
772
1,343
US
All CRCNA
3.4%
1.3%
1.8%
4.5%
6.0%
8.3%
25.8%
33.9%
40.7%
66.3%
58.8%
49.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.55
0.157
3.51
0.049
3.20
0.040
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
Very Somewhat Somewhat
US
All CRCNA
Very unhealthy
Somewhat unhealthy
Somewhat healthy
Very healthy
0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
3.55
US
3.51
All CRCNA
3.20
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
Average score (1 = very unhealthy, 4 = very healthy)
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Question:
US
Our church provides a variety of small groups to foster community and accountability.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
Church Health: Provision of small
groups
US
All CRCNA
untrue
3
23
39
US
All CRCNA
3.4%
3.0%
2.9%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.18
0.213
4.01
0.079
3.80
0.061
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
2
50
108
true
14
175
318
2.2%
6.6%
8.2%
15.7%
22.9%
24.0%
Total
27
175
326
true
43
340
534
89
763
1,325
30.3%
22.9%
24.6%
48.3%
44.6%
40.3%
51.7%
55.4%
59.7%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
4.18
US
4.01
All CRCNA
3.80
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
Our church promotes loving relationships that cross racial, social, economic, and political lines.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
Total
Church Health: Promotes loving
US
All CRCNA
untrue
0
12
22
US
All CRCNA
0.0%
1.6%
1.7%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.37
0.181
4.03
0.075
3.79
0.058
relationships
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
5
61
117
true
8
162
300
5.5%
8.0%
9.0%
8.8%
21.3%
23.0%
26
216
390
true
52
310
478
91
761
1,307
28.6%
28.4%
29.8%
57.1%
40.7%
36.6%
42.9%
59.3%
63.4%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
4.37
US
4.03
All CRCNA
3.79
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Question:
Counts:
US
I am connected with others in my church through a small group.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
Personal evaluation: Participation in
small groups
wn
US
All CRCNA
untrue
8
77
171
US
All CRCNA
8.9%
9.9%
12.7%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.49
0.280
3.81
0.100
3.60
0.084
Percents:
Average:
Definitely
Total
90
776
1,345
68.9%
50.4%
51.7%
15
82
147
true
20
110
189
19
122
189
true
28
385
649
16.7%
10.6%
10.9%
22.2%
14.2%
14.1%
21.1%
15.7%
14.1%
31.1%
49.6%
48.3%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
3.49
US
3.81
All CRCNA
3.60
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
I trust that I will be cared for by people in my church when I am hurting.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
Personal evaluation: Trust in
US
All CRCNA
untrue
1
11
30
US
All CRCNA
1.1%
1.4%
2.2%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.36
0.185
4.25
0.071
4.07
0.060
congregation
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
2
43
78
true
12
118
222
2.2%
5.6%
5.8%
13.3%
15.3%
16.6%
Definitely
Total
24
181
319
true
51
418
690
90
771
1,339
26.7%
23.5%
23.8%
56.7%
54.2%
51.5%
43.3%
45.8%
48.5%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
4.36
US
4.25
All CRCNA
4.07
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Generous stewardship
US
Full text:
Question:
Generous stewardship
Church Health: Generous
Very
Total
US
All CRCNA
unhealthy
3
16
44
unhealthy
0
69
172
healthy
13
294
567
healthy
75
371
529
91
750
1,312
US
All CRCNA
3.3%
2.1%
3.4%
0.0%
9.2%
13.1%
14.3%
39.2%
43.2%
82.4%
49.5%
40.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.76
0.130
3.40
0.054
3.00
0.045
stewardship
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
Very Somewhat Somewhat
US
All CRCNA
Very unhealthy
Somewhat unhealthy
Somewhat healthy
Very healthy
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
3.76
US
3.40
All CRCNA
3.00
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
Average score (1 = very unhealthy, 4 = very healthy)
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Question:
US
Our church encourages people to give generously.
Church Health: Encourages generous Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
giving
US
All CRCNA
untrue
0
5
10
US
All CRCNA
0.0%
0.7%
0.7%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.44
0.189
4.27
0.065
4.27
0.049
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
Definitely
Total
89
767
1,338
34.8%
50.5%
49.9%
5
38
59
true
9
93
174
17
251
424
true
58
380
671
5.6%
5.0%
4.4%
10.1%
12.1%
13.0%
19.1%
32.7%
31.7%
65.2%
49.5%
50.1%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
4.44
US
4.27
All CRCNA
4.27
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
Our church makes effective use of financial resources to meet priorities.
Church Health: Good use of money
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
US
All CRCNA
untrue
0
10
24
US
All CRCNA
0.0%
1.4%
1.9%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.60
0.135
4.25
0.066
3.91
0.055
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
0
28
61
true
7
98
201
0.0%
3.8%
4.8%
7.9%
13.4%
15.8%
Definitely
Total
22
260
483
true
60
337
502
89
733
1,271
24.7%
35.5%
38.0%
67.4%
46.0%
39.5%
32.6%
54.0%
60.5%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
4.60
US
4.25
All CRCNA
3.91
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Question:
US
In the past 12 months, I made a change in my life because of the danger of greed and materialism.
Total
Personal evaluation: Recent change in Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
lifestyle
US
All CRCNA
untrue
22
145
274
US
All CRCNA
25.0%
19.6%
21.4%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
2.58
0.278
2.81
0.098
2.59
0.071
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
25
170
326
true
18
198
320
28.4%
23.0%
25.5%
20.5%
26.8%
25.0%
14
106
184
true
9
119
175
88
738
1,279
15.9%
14.4%
14.4%
10.2%
16.1%
13.7%
89.8%
83.9%
86.3%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
2.58
US
2.81
All CRCNA
2.59
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
In the past 12 months, I've taken specific actions that reflect my stewardship of God's creation.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
Total
Personal evaluation: acting to reflect
US
All CRCNA
untrue
6
28
55
US
All CRCNA
6.7%
3.8%
4.3%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.71
0.252
3.65
0.083
3.54
0.062
stewardship
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
7
83
149
true
22
215
391
7.9%
11.3%
11.5%
24.7%
29.2%
30.2%
26
205
358
true
28
206
340
89
737
1,293
29.2%
27.8%
27.7%
31.5%
28.0%
26.3%
68.5%
72.0%
73.7%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
3.71
US
3.65
All CRCNA
3.54
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Disciple-making
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Question:
Disciple-making
Church Health: Disciple-making
Counts:
US
Very
Total
wn
US
All CRCNA
unhealthy
4
24
43
unhealthy
15
136
289
healthy
40
405
705
healthy
22
174
250
81
739
1,287
US
All CRCNA
4.9%
3.2%
3.3%
18.5%
18.4%
22.5%
49.4%
54.8%
54.8%
27.2%
23.5%
19.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
2.99
0.181
2.99
0.055
2.79
0.040
Percents:
Average:
Very Somewhat Somewhat
US
All CRCNA
Very unhealthy
Somewhat unhealthy
Somewhat healthy
Very healthy
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
2.99
US
2.99
All CRCNA
2.79
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
Average score (1 = very unhealthy, 4 = very healthy)
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Question:
US
When people join our church, there is a clear expectation that they will engage in a lifelong process of following Jesus.
Total
Church Health: Clear expectations
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
US
All CRCNA
untrue
1
9
13
US
All CRCNA
1.1%
1.3%
1.0%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.39
0.194
4.29
0.066
4.08
0.054
of newcomers
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
2
18
50
true
13
101
202
2.3%
2.5%
4.0%
14.9%
14.1%
16.3%
17
223
392
true
54
367
584
87
718
1,241
19.5%
31.1%
31.6%
62.1%
51.1%
47.1%
37.9%
48.9%
52.9%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
4.39
US
4.29
All CRCNA
4.08
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
Counts:
Our church encourages its people to talk openly about their faith.
Church Health: Encourages speech
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
about faith.
wn
US
All CRCNA
untrue
0
8
17
US
All CRCNA
0.0%
1.0%
1.3%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.97
0.225
4.19
0.068
3.91
0.056
Percents:
Average:
13
31
76
true
10
118
247
14.9%
4.1%
5.7%
11.5%
15.4%
18.6%
Definitely
Total
31
235
420
true
33
373
569
87
765
1,329
35.6%
30.7%
31.6%
37.9%
48.8%
42.8%
62.1%
51.2%
57.2%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
3.97
US
4.19
All CRCNA
3.91
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Counts:
US
Our church meaningfully includes single adults.
Church Health: Includes singles
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
US
All CRCNA
untrue
1
23
48
US
All CRCNA
1.1%
3.1%
3.7%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.74
0.232
3.50
0.078
3.38
0.061
wn
Percents:
Average:
Definitely
Total
87
745
1,289
69.0%
80.3%
81.1%
12
111
198
true
23
245
432
24
219
368
true
27
147
243
13.8%
14.9%
15.4%
26.4%
32.9%
33.5%
27.6%
29.4%
28.5%
31.0%
19.7%
18.9%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
3.74
US
3.50
All CRCNA
3.38
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
In this congregation, I participate in opportunities to learn and grow.
Personal evaluation: Participation
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
US
All CRCNA
untrue
0
18
38
US
All CRCNA
0.0%
2.3%
2.8%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.98
0.214
3.99
0.074
3.72
0.061
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
9
51
113
true
19
154
299
10.1%
6.6%
8.5%
21.3%
20.0%
22.4%
Definitely
Total
26
242
409
true
35
305
478
89
770
1,337
29.2%
31.4%
30.6%
39.3%
39.6%
35.8%
60.7%
60.4%
64.2%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
3.98
US
3.99
All CRCNA
3.72
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Counts:
US
Someone in this church shows concern about my development as a disciple of Jesus.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
Personal evaluation: Concern about
Total
my development
wn
US
All CRCNA
88
754
1,313
80.7%
71.8%
76.2%
untrue
5
36
102
US
All CRCNA
5.7%
4.8%
7.8%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.40
0.247
3.56
0.086
3.16
0.069
Percents:
Average:
16
111
214
true
23
200
365
27
194
319
true
17
213
313
18.2%
14.7%
16.3%
26.1%
26.5%
27.8%
30.7%
25.7%
24.3%
19.3%
28.2%
23.8%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
3.40
US
3.56
All CRCNA
3.16
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Clear mission or vision
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Question:
Clear mission or vision
Church Health: Clear mission or
Very
Total
US
All CRCNA
unhealthy
4
29
63
unhealthy
8
80
176
healthy
35
289
529
healthy
44
372
555
91
770
1,323
US
All CRCNA
4.4%
3.8%
4.8%
8.8%
10.4%
13.3%
38.5%
37.5%
40.0%
48.4%
48.3%
42.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.31
0.170
3.30
0.058
3.03
0.048
vision
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
Very Somewhat Somewhat
US
All CRCNA
Very unhealthy
Somewhat unhealthy
Somewhat healthy
Very healthy
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
3.31
US
3.30
All CRCNA
3.03
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
Average score (1 = very unhealthy, 4 = very healthy)
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Question:
US
Our church has a clear vision of where God is leading us.
Church Health: Clear vision
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
US
All CRCNA
untrue
1
21
47
US
All CRCNA
1.1%
2.8%
3.6%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.17
0.175
3.91
0.071
3.55
0.062
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
Definitely
Total
88
763
1,320
60.2%
69.1%
72.3%
0
41
116
true
17
181
335
35
284
456
true
35
236
366
0.0%
5.4%
8.8%
19.3%
23.7%
25.4%
39.8%
37.2%
34.5%
39.8%
30.9%
27.7%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
4.17
US
3.91
All CRCNA
3.55
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
People at our church know what our mission and vision are.
Church Health: Knowledge of church Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
mission/vision
US
All CRCNA
untrue
1
19
47
US
All CRCNA
1.1%
2.5%
3.6%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.90
0.199
3.78
0.072
3.32
0.060
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
3
60
155
true
27
197
380
3.4%
7.9%
11.9%
31.0%
25.9%
29.1%
Definitely
Total
29
286
442
true
27
198
282
87
760
1,306
33.3%
37.6%
33.8%
31.0%
26.1%
21.6%
69.0%
73.9%
78.4%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
3.90
US
3.78
All CRCNA
3.32
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Question:
US
As a part of this congregation, I know what is expected of me.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
Personal evaluation: Knowledge of
US
All CRCNA
untrue
1
14
31
US
All CRCNA
1.1%
1.8%
2.3%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.06
0.182
3.95
0.069
3.73
0.054
expectations
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
Definitely
Total
89
766
1,326
66.3%
67.8%
71.6%
2
44
81
true
18
161
316
38
300
521
true
30
247
377
2.2%
5.7%
6.1%
20.2%
21.0%
23.8%
42.7%
39.2%
39.3%
33.7%
32.2%
28.4%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
4.06
US
3.95
All CRCNA
3.73
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
Counts:
I am needed to achieve our church's mission and vision.
Personal evaluation: Needed for
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
untrue
4
29
73
US
All CRCNA
4.6%
3.9%
5.7%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.39
0.232
3.74
0.084
3.49
0.068
church's mission
wn
US
All CRCNA
Percents:
Average:
13
81
153
true
30
156
286
14.9%
11.0%
12.0%
34.5%
21.1%
22.4%
Definitely
Total
25
229
391
true
15
243
375
87
738
1,278
28.7%
31.0%
30.6%
17.2%
32.9%
29.3%
82.8%
67.1%
70.7%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
3.39
US
3.74
All CRCNA
3.49
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Justice and righteousness advocacy
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Full text:
Question:
Justice and righteousness advocate
Church Health: Justice and
Very
Total
US
All CRCNA
unhealthy
3
25
41
unhealthy
8
93
222
healthy
28
274
530
healthy
48
296
400
87
688
1,193
US
All CRCNA
3.4%
3.6%
3.4%
9.2%
13.5%
18.6%
32.2%
39.8%
44.4%
55.2%
43.0%
33.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.39
0.171
3.24
0.062
2.89
0.044
righteousness advocate
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
Very Somewhat Somewhat
US
All CRCNA
Very unhealthy
Somewhat unhealthy
Somewhat healthy
Very healthy
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
3.39
US
3.24
All CRCNA
2.89
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
Average score (1 = very unhealthy, 4 = very healthy)
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Question:
US
Our church works toward eliminating racism in church and society.
Church Health: Eliminating racism
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
US
All CRCNA
untrue
2
18
32
US
All CRCNA
2.3%
2.5%
2.6%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.24
0.236
3.85
0.080
3.63
0.064
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
Definitely
Total
87
732
1,236
41.4%
68.0%
70.1%
8
72
151
true
8
179
300
18
229
383
true
51
234
370
9.2%
9.8%
12.2%
9.2%
24.5%
24.3%
20.7%
31.3%
31.0%
58.6%
32.0%
29.9%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
4.24
US
3.85
All CRCNA
3.63
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
Our church is hospitable to people with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Church Health: Accommodating
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
US
All CRCNA
untrue
0
8
10
US
All CRCNA
0.0%
1.0%
0.8%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.70
0.141
4.35
0.064
4.22
0.047
disabilities
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
2
23
42
true
4
107
194
2.2%
3.0%
3.2%
4.5%
14.0%
14.6%
Definitely
Total
13
210
409
true
70
414
670
89
762
1,325
14.6%
27.6%
30.9%
78.7%
54.3%
50.6%
21.3%
45.7%
49.4%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4.70
US
4.35
All CRCNA
4.22
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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US
I take specific actions (e.g. give time and/or money to causes, communicate to government officials) to promote justice and righteousness.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
Total
Personal evaluation: Promoting
US
All CRCNA
justice
untrue
true
true
wn
2
12
18
23
34
89
Definitely untrue
US
32
115
179
183
249
758
Hardly true
All CRCNA
62
222
343
321
372
1,320
Somewhat true
Percents:
US
All CRCNA
2.2%
4.2%
4.7%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.84
0.243
3.68
0.087
3.39
0.065
Average:
13.5%
15.2%
16.8%
20.2%
23.6%
26.0%
25.8%
24.1%
24.3%
38.2%
32.8%
28.2%
Mostly true
61.8%
67.2%
71.8%
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
3.84
US
3.68
All CRCNA
3.39
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
I have taken specific actions to simplify my lifestyle.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
Personal evaluation: Simplifying
wn
US
All CRCNA
untrue
2
22
44
US
All CRCNA
2.3%
2.9%
3.3%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.58
0.250
3.51
0.079
3.38
0.059
lifestyle
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
19
112
197
true
17
259
472
21.6%
14.7%
14.9%
19.3%
33.9%
35.8%
Definitely
Total
26
201
330
true
24
170
277
88
764
1,320
29.5%
26.3%
25.0%
27.3%
22.3%
21.0%
72.7%
77.7%
79.0%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
3.58
US
3.51
All CRCNA
3.38
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Children and youth ministry
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Full text:
Question:
Children and youth ministry
Church Health: Children and youth
Very
Total
US
All CRCNA
unhealthy
3
23
30
unhealthy
4
92
144
healthy
20
280
501
healthy
63
367
654
90
762
1,329
US
All CRCNA
3.3%
3.0%
2.3%
4.4%
12.1%
10.8%
22.2%
36.7%
37.7%
70.0%
48.2%
49.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.59
0.154
3.33
0.058
3.39
0.039
ministry
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
Very Somewhat Somewhat
US
All CRCNA
Very unhealthy
Somewhat unhealthy
Somewhat healthy
Very healthy
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
3.59
US
3.33
All CRCNA
3.39
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
Average score (1 = very unhealthy, 4 = very healthy)
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Our church has developed an overall plan for its ministry with children and youth.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
Church Health: Ministry plan for
youth
US
All CRCNA
untrue
0
20
37
US
All CRCNA
0.0%
2.7%
2.9%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.56
0.159
4.05
0.079
4.05
0.057
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
2
55
79
true
6
139
246
2.4%
7.6%
6.1%
7.1%
19.1%
19.1%
Total
19
212
386
true
58
302
537
85
728
1,285
22.4%
29.1%
30.0%
68.2%
41.5%
41.8%
31.8%
58.5%
58.2%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
4.56
US
4.05
All CRCNA
4.05
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
The youth of our church are intentionally mentored by seasoned Christians in addition to their parents.
Total
Church Health: Mentoring for youth
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
US
All CRCNA
untrue
1
23
51
US
All CRCNA
1.3%
3.1%
4.0%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.27
0.224
3.82
0.083
3.76
0.066
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
4
91
153
true
13
162
266
5.1%
12.4%
12.0%
16.5%
22.1%
20.9%
16
210
371
true
45
248
433
79
734
1,274
20.3%
28.6%
29.1%
57.0%
33.8%
34.0%
43.0%
66.2%
66.0%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
4.27
US
3.82
All CRCNA
3.76
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Our church is good at enfolding its children and youth into the life of our congregation.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
Church Health: Youth to
congregation life
US
All CRCNA
untrue
0
9
23
US
All CRCNA
0.0%
1.2%
1.7%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.40
0.170
3.94
0.073
3.81
0.058
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
2
69
126
true
12
180
311
2.2%
9.0%
9.5%
13.3%
23.6%
23.4%
Total
24
246
435
true
52
259
436
90
763
1,331
26.7%
32.2%
32.7%
57.8%
33.9%
32.8%
42.2%
66.1%
67.2%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
4.40
US
3.94
All CRCNA
3.81
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
Counts:
In the last year I have intentionally encouraged a child or young person in their spiritual life.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
Total
Personal evaluation: Encouraged
young person
wn
US
All CRCNA
untrue
5
27
66
US
All CRCNA
5.6%
3.6%
5.0%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.71
0.272
3.97
0.085
3.67
0.070
Percents:
Average:
13
69
142
true
20
142
261
14.6%
9.1%
10.8%
22.5%
18.7%
19.8%
16
161
292
true
35
360
556
89
759
1,317
18.0%
21.2%
22.2%
39.3%
47.4%
42.2%
60.7%
52.6%
57.8%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
3.71
US
3.97
All CRCNA
3.67
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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I have accepted changes in the church that have helped us be more responsive to children or youth.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
Total
Personal evaluation: Accepting
US
All CRCNA
untrue
3
16
30
US
All CRCNA
3.9%
2.3%
2.4%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.89
0.269
4.16
0.076
4.13
0.058
changes
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
7
29
55
true
17
110
197
9.2%
4.1%
4.4%
22.4%
15.6%
15.9%
17
204
363
true
32
347
596
76
706
1,241
22.4%
28.9%
29.3%
42.1%
49.2%
48.0%
57.9%
50.8%
52.0%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
3.89
US
4.16
All CRCNA
4.13
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Question:
Authentic spirituality
Church Health: Authentic spirituality
Very
Total
US
All CRCNA
unhealthy
3
12
23
unhealthy
6
60
148
healthy
14
278
547
healthy
66
409
576
89
759
1,294
US
All CRCNA
3.4%
1.6%
1.8%
6.7%
7.9%
11.4%
15.7%
36.6%
42.3%
74.2%
53.9%
44.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.61
0.162
3.45
0.052
3.11
0.041
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
Very Somewhat Somewhat
US
All CRCNA
Very unhealthy
Somewhat unhealthy
Somewhat healthy
Very healthy
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
3.61
US
3.45
All CRCNA
3.11
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
Average score (1 = very unhealthy, 4 = very healthy)
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Our church encourages the practice of spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible reading, silence, and solitude.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
Total
Church Health: Encourages spiritual
US
All CRCNA
untrue
0
6
12
US
All CRCNA
0.0%
0.8%
0.9%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.21
0.188
4.30
0.062
4.07
0.050
discipline
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
3
20
44
true
18
104
218
3.4%
2.6%
3.3%
20.2%
13.5%
16.3%
25
237
443
true
43
401
621
89
768
1,338
28.1%
30.9%
33.1%
48.3%
52.2%
46.4%
51.7%
47.8%
53.6%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
4.21
US
4.30
All CRCNA
4.07
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
Our church teaches me how to forgive people who have hurt me deeply.
Church Health: Teaches forgiveness
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
US
All CRCNA
untrue
1
9
25
US
All CRCNA
1.1%
1.2%
1.9%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.23
0.192
4.12
0.068
3.77
0.059
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
4
32
84
true
11
146
280
4.4%
4.3%
6.4%
12.2%
19.4%
21.5%
Definitely
Total
31
251
442
true
43
313
473
90
751
1,304
34.4%
33.4%
33.9%
47.8%
41.7%
36.3%
52.2%
58.3%
63.7%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
4.23
US
4.12
All CRCNA
3.77
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Question:
US
In the past six months, I have talked with someone in my congregation about my spiritual life.
Total
Personal evaluation: Sharing spiritual
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
US
All CRCNA
untrue
15
102
197
US
All CRCNA
16.5%
13.2%
14.7%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.51
0.305
3.55
0.106
3.41
0.082
life
Counts:
wn
Percents:
Average:
7
120
201
true
18
117
213
7.7%
15.5%
15.0%
19.8%
15.1%
15.9%
19
112
200
true
32
322
530
91
773
1,341
20.9%
14.5%
14.9%
35.2%
41.7%
39.5%
64.8%
58.3%
60.5%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
3.51
US
3.55
All CRCNA
3.41
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
I ask for God's wisdom and guidance in making daily decisions.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
Personal evaluation: Seeking God's
guidance
US
All CRCNA
untrue
1
1
5
US
All CRCNA
1.1%
0.1%
0.4%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.64
0.165
4.62
0.049
4.40
0.046
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
2
9
20
true
5
53
132
2.2%
1.2%
1.5%
5.6%
6.8%
9.8%
Definitely
Total
12
161
294
true
70
552
894
90
776
1,345
13.3%
20.7%
21.9%
77.8%
71.1%
66.5%
22.2%
28.9%
33.5%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4.64
US
4.62
All CRCNA
4.40
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Transforming worship
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Question:
Transforming worship
Church Health: Transforming
Very
Total
US
All CRCNA
unhealthy
5
19
45
unhealthy
5
64
166
healthy
18
304
560
healthy
57
359
518
85
746
1,289
US
All CRCNA
5.9%
2.5%
3.5%
5.9%
8.6%
12.9%
21.2%
40.8%
43.4%
67.1%
48.1%
40.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.49
0.185
3.36
0.055
3.01
0.046
worship
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
Very Somewhat Somewhat
US
All CRCNA
Very unhealthy
Somewhat unhealthy
Somewhat healthy
Very healthy
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
3.49
US
3.36
All CRCNA
3.01
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
Average score (1 = very unhealthy, 4 = very healthy)
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Question:
Counts:
US
Our church's worship services intentionally engage both Christians and non-Christians.
Church Health: Engages Christians
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
untrue
7
23
61
US
All CRCNA
8.3%
3.1%
4.7%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.35
0.270
3.62
0.080
3.23
0.061
and non-Christians
wn
US
All CRCNA
Percents:
Average:
15
87
193
true
22
198
371
17.9%
11.7%
14.9%
26.2%
26.7%
28.6%
Total
22
247
417
true
18
186
255
84
741
1,297
26.2%
33.3%
32.2%
21.4%
25.1%
19.7%
78.6%
74.9%
80.3%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
3.35
US
3.62
All CRCNA
3.23
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
People from diverse age groups participate in the leadership of our church's worship services.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
Total
Church Health: Diverse ages in
US
All CRCNA
untrue
4
15
38
US
All CRCNA
4.4%
1.9%
2.8%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.08
0.228
4.00
0.076
3.70
0.063
leadership
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
2
61
127
true
20
162
315
2.2%
7.9%
9.5%
22.0%
21.0%
23.5%
22
214
361
true
43
318
499
91
770
1,340
24.2%
27.8%
26.9%
47.3%
41.3%
37.2%
52.7%
58.7%
62.8%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
4.08
US
4.00
All CRCNA
3.70
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Question:
US
I am inspired to act upon what I hear and learn in the preaching of the Word.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
Personal evaluation: Acting on
preached messages
US
All CRCNA
untrue
0
3
14
US
All CRCNA
0.0%
0.4%
1.0%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.27
0.161
4.22
0.058
3.86
0.051
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
2
18
49
true
11
120
257
2.2%
2.3%
3.6%
12.2%
15.5%
19.1%
Total
38
304
546
true
39
330
480
90
775
1,346
42.2%
39.2%
40.6%
43.3%
42.6%
35.7%
56.7%
57.4%
64.3%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
4.27
US
4.22
All CRCNA
3.86
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
I approach the worship services of our church with anticipation that God will move my heart.
Total
Personal evaluation: Anticipation for
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
US
All CRCNA
untrue
0
1
9
US
All CRCNA
0.0%
0.1%
0.7%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.36
0.154
4.19
0.064
3.87
0.055
God's move
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
0
42
93
true
13
127
256
0.0%
5.4%
6.9%
14.6%
16.4%
19.1%
31
254
452
true
45
349
532
89
773
1,342
34.8%
32.9%
33.7%
50.6%
45.1%
39.6%
49.4%
54.9%
60.4%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
4.36
US
4.19
All CRCNA
3.87
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Theme:
Servant leadership
US
Full text:
Question:
Servant leadership
Church Health: Servant leadership
Very
Total
US
All CRCNA
unhealthy
3
20
43
unhealthy
2
66
153
healthy
18
291
554
healthy
64
369
541
87
746
1,291
US
All CRCNA
3.4%
2.7%
3.3%
2.3%
8.8%
11.9%
20.7%
39.0%
42.9%
73.6%
49.5%
41.9%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.64
0.150
3.38
0.055
3.07
0.045
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
Very Somewhat Somewhat
US
All CRCNA
Very unhealthy
Somewhat unhealthy
Somewhat healthy
Very healthy
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
3.64
US
3.38
All CRCNA
3.07
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
Average score (1 = very unhealthy, 4 = very healthy)
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Question:
US
Specific individuals in our church are being intentionally trained to become church or ministry leaders.
Total
Church Health: Training church
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
US
All CRCNA
untrue
4
27
75
US
All CRCNA
5.7%
3.9%
6.3%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.41
0.292
3.50
0.091
3.12
0.071
leaders
Counts:
wn
Percents:
Average:
14
134
259
true
18
166
312
20.0%
19.6%
21.7%
25.7%
24.3%
26.2%
17
175
273
true
17
182
273
70
684
1,192
24.3%
25.6%
22.9%
24.3%
26.6%
22.9%
75.7%
73.4%
77.1%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
3.41
US
3.50
All CRCNA
3.12
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
Full text:
Question:
In the past six months, someone in leadership has talked with me about my spiritual life.
Church Health: Engaging leadership
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
US
All CRCNA
untrue
23
172
351
US
All CRCNA
26.1%
22.6%
26.4%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
2.83
0.325
2.97
0.109
2.70
0.083
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
20
154
266
true
15
144
245
22.7%
20.2%
20.0%
17.0%
18.9%
18.4%
Total
9
99
155
true
21
193
314
88
762
1,331
10.2%
13.0%
11.6%
23.9%
25.3%
23.6%
76.1%
74.7%
76.4%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
2.83
US
2.97
All CRCNA
2.70
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Question:
Counts:
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I am encouraged by leaders to share my faith story.
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true
Personal evaluation: Desire to share
faith story
wn
US
All CRCNA
untrue
9
71
153
US
All CRCNA
10.0%
9.3%
11.5%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
3.03
0.258
3.13
0.090
2.72
0.064
Percents:
Average:
Definitely
Total
90
764
1,330
84.4%
81.4%
85.3%
24
199
388
true
26
190
342
17
162
251
true
14
142
196
26.7%
26.0%
29.2%
28.9%
24.9%
25.7%
18.9%
21.2%
18.9%
15.6%
18.6%
14.7%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
3.03
US
3.13
All CRCNA
2.72
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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Question:
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I am sure that someone in leadership will listen to me when I have concerns.
Personal evaluation: Leaders
Definitely Hardly true Somewhat Mostly true Definitely
US
All CRCNA
untrue
0
17
45
US
All CRCNA
0.0%
2.2%
3.4%
US
All CRCNA
Mean 2 Std. Err.
4.61
0.154
4.17
0.075
3.89
0.064
attentive to concerns
Counts:
Percents:
Average:
2
50
91
true
7
137
265
2.2%
6.5%
6.8%
7.8%
17.8%
19.8%
Total
15
188
328
true
66
379
610
90
771
1,339
16.7%
24.4%
24.5%
73.3%
49.2%
45.6%
26.7%
50.8%
54.4%
US
All CRCNA
Definitely untrue
Hardly true
Somewhat true
Mostly true
Definitely true
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
4.61
US
4.17
All CRCNA
3.89
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Average score (1 = Definitely untrue, 5 = Definitely true)
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