Survey Results from the 4^th of July Weekend

Needs in the community

• Children/Youth/Family Activities
• Community Involvement
• Fellowship/Unity/Love/Peace/Trust
• Education

Why people don’t attend church

• Time
• Mindset/Attitude about Church
• Churches have too many rules
• Judgmental
• They want money

What people look for in a church

• Open/Friendly atmosphere
• Honesty/Kindness/Diversity
• Family/Children Activities
• Gospel/Word
• Specific Denomination
• Pastor
• Non-Judgmental
• Fellowship/Unity

Advice for a pastor

• Listen
• Ministry of the Gospel
• Availability/Approachable
• Empathy/Sympathy
• Be Open/Friendly
• Community/Outreach
• Non-Judgmental/Teach Not Preach