Every year, the CRCNA conducts a survey of its members to measure the health and well-being of our congregations, see how we are changing over time, and to track what resources and materials might be needed. To ensure the burden is not too great on any particular congregation, the survey is sent to only one-fifth of all churches each year with a request that they actively encourage their members to participate. While anyone is welcome to complete the survey every year, each church is expected to participate just once every five years.
The survey closed in March.
Here are a few highlights from 2024 related to mission:
I intentionally build relationships with non-Christians.
27% definitely true
23% mostly true
31% somewhat true
15% hardly true
2% definitely untrue
2% unsure
Our church clearly reflects a holistic commitment to reaching the unchurched in our community and beyond.
17% definitely true
29% mostly true
35% somewhat true
13% hardly true
1% definitely untrue
5% unsure
Our congregation actively sends members out to serve in local mission fields.
24% definitely true
20% mostly true
27% somewhat true
15% hardly true
7% definitely untrue
7% unsure
Our congregation actively sends out members to serve in remote mission fields.
24% definitely true
18% mostly true
22% somewhat true
17% hardly true
12% definitely untrue
7% unsure
I speak regularly with others about their spiritual life.
16% definitely true
22% mostly true
37% somewhat true
20% hardly true
3% definitely untrue
2% unsure
Our congregation is involved in the birth of new churches and discipling communities.
11% definitely true
10% mostly true
23% somewhat true
24% hardly true
15% definitely untrue
17% unsure
