Children's and Family Ministry Survey 2023

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Welcome

Thank you for participating in the 2023 Children’s/Family Ministry Survey.

The information you supply helps create a snapshot of the state of children’s/family ministry in Canada that practitioners (pastors, teachers, camp counsellors, and leaders) use to inform ministry thinking, visioning, strategizing, planning, training and resourcing.

Please get in touch with amy@scriptureunion.ca if you have questions or require help.

Please answer every question. If you do not know the precise answer, make an informed guess.

The survey takes 3-5 minutes.

Confidentiality. Your personal information is not disclosed or disseminated to a third party.

Thank you for contributing to the health and growth of children's/family ministry in Canada.

Your role (please choose the one that is closest to your role/position) *

What is the denomination of your church? (e.g. Anglican, Associated Gospel, CBOQ, Free Methodist, PAOC, The Salvation Army) *

In which province or territory is your church located? *

How many people (children, youth, adults) regularly attend your church services? *

Which of the following best describes your main weekly church service?

Do you run a separate children's or youth program during your main weekly church service? (e.g., Sunday School, Kids Church, Youth Gathering)
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Yes

How would you describe children’s/family ministry in your church after COVID-19?

Which of the following best describes family (parents/legal guardians with children/youth) attendance in your church?
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Which of the following best describes family (parents/legal guardians with children/youth) prayer?

Which of the following best describes family (parents/legal guardians with children/youth) Bible engagement?

Which of the following best describes children’s/family ministry in your church?

Tick all that apply.

We have a written children’s/family ministry strategy

We offer workshops/conferences for volunteers

We train/equip parents to disciple their children (two or more times a year)

We teach volunteers/parents how to minister to children/youth with disabilities

We run an annual marriage course/retreat

We have a yearly family camp/retreat

We facilitate intergenerational (all age groups together) gatherings/events

We run mid-week children’s/youth clubs/programs

We run Sunday services/activities for children/youth

We involve families in community outreach/evangelism

We have an annual sermon series/message on family matters

We facilitate intergenerational mentoring relationships

We include children and parents in planning/running children’s/family ministry

We provide resources to help families pray and engage God’s Word @home

We run a summer VBS/sports camp/day camp

Required

Is the senior pastor/minister supportive, understanding, and meaningfully involved in your children’s/family ministry? *

Discussion Question (Optional)

There’s interest/concern about the involvement of parents in children’s faith formation. What are your thoughts/insights/views/suggestions?

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Thank you for your response!

Visit www.scriptureunion.ca to learn more about SU Canada, its resources and children's/family ministry programs.

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