NCLS

SPCCC

Limitations

2006. 600 forms ordered, 352 received Who filled them in? Ie. Which services / age groups are likely

to be more represented?

The Core Qualities - Internal

An Alive and Growing Faith Your faith commitment. Relationship with God. Private devotional practices. Growth in faith over last year.

Vital and Nurturing Worship Services are inspiring. Growth in relationship with God. Helpful preaching.

Strong and Growing BelongingYour sense of belonging in this church. Levels of friendliness. Levels of conflict. Your level of participation in the life of this church.

The Core Qualities - Inspirational

Clear and Owned VisionA vision that is shared. Goals that are real and achievable. Leadership looking to the future.

Inspiring and Empowering LeadershipInspiring and empowering leadership that communicates clearly and focuses on the wider community.

Imaginative and Flexible InnovationLeadership encourages innovation. Congregation open to try new things.

Openness to different worship style.

The Core Qualities - Outward

Practical and Diverse ServiceInvolvement in the church’s welfare programs. Involvement in community service organisations. Helping others informally.

Willing and Effective Faith-sharingInvolvement in the church’s evangelistic programs. Share faith with others. Invite others to church. Discuss faith matters at home?

Intentional and Welcoming InclusionNew arrivals welcomed and those drifting away are followed-up.

The Circle of Our Strengths 7.1

6.6

6.5

6.2

6.05.8

5.6

4.7

4.7

How was it measured?

NB: Average score is 5

Your overall average score is 5.91

What happened?

Modest Growth

Attendance Measures

What do the 30-somethings like about

SPCC?

Parents?Cultural Gap

What is the age profile of staff/board?

Why not an increase?

Pulling their weight?

Cultural conservatives?

Male / female in leadership?

Reflection Questions

1. What is the envisioned way forward to reach more people at SPCC?2. Are there age-segments with particular cultures? How do they affect

the “vibe” of the church particularly new people?3. How can the high level of training / competence be a kingdom

resource?4. Is ethnic diversity / age-profile / gender profile reflected in leadership?5. How to increase percentage of newcomers while not targeting

switchers?6. Are the long-term attenders on board with current vision?7. Why might Youth (15-18) and YA (19-25) be less satisfied with what is

offered (despite high levels from church)? How does this gel with the decline in age profile for 20-29’ers? How are we going at reaching Aussie YA? How does this gel with culture generally?

8. How comfortable are we with who we are and are becoming?