- The Youth Minister and Music Minister Search Committees

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1 Dear Church Member: Thank you for taking the time to fill out the Congregational Surveys. Your input is important to us as we seek out God s man for the Minister of Music and Minister to Students positions. After you ve printed and filled out these surveys, please return them to the church office as soon as possible. We are excited to see what the Lord has in store for the future of our church. Pray for us as we discern the Holy Spirit s leadership in these important decisions. - The Youth Minister and Music Minister Search Committees

2 MUSIC MINISTER SEARCH CONGRAGATIONAL SURVEY This congregational response survey is to be taken by church members only. 1. Your Age (person completing survey) or more years Prior Music or Professional Ministry Experience Required Check one. No prior experience necessary 5 or fewer years of prior experience Acceptable Age Range Check all that apply. No age preference or more years 4. Acceptable Family Situation Check all that apply. Single Widowed Married Divorced Children No children 5. Sex Male Female No Preference 6. Aside from worship leadership skills. What other two strengths are important for our new Music Minister Willingness to work with children and youth Willingness/ability to work with technology(sound system, presentation/computer) Willingness to participate in visitation A person with a passion for music Instrumental talent Vocal talent 7. Compared to our church s current worship services, would you want our prospective Music Minister to Include more traditional music elements (classic hymns, older praise songs, fewer instruments) Include more contemporary musical elements (newer praise songs, upbeat arrangements, contemporary instruments). Use the same musical style as today. A person with a passion for music Instrumental talent Vocal talent

3 YOUTH MINISTER CONGREGATIONAL SURVEY Your Expectations Please answer the following questions to indicate your expectations for our church's next youth minister. 1. What is the desired age range for the youth minister? Check One. a c. no age preference b c What is the minimum acceptable educational level you expect the youth minister to have attained? Check One. a. Some college b. College graduate (bachelor's degree) c. Attended seminary d. Formal education degree not important 3. What are acceptable marital statuses for the prospective youth minister? Check all that apply. a. Never married b. Separated or divorced c. Currently married d. Widowed 4. What professional ministry experience should be required? Check One. a. No prior experience necessary b. 1-5 years of prior experience as youth minister c years of prior experience as youth minister 5. What should the size of the prospective youth minister's current church be in relation to our church? Check One. a. Somewhat smaller than our church b. About the same size as our church c. Somewhat larger than our church d. Doesn't matter 6. Which two of the following do you consider the most important strengths needed by the incoming youth minister? Check only two. a. Teaching b. Administration c. Leadership/Discipleship d. Relationships e. Other 7. Compared to our church's current youth services, would there by any thing you would want changed?

4 8. Which of the following elements of teaching style effectively communicate God's Word to you? Check all that apply. a. Logical, detailed, point by point b. Personal, relational, engaging c. Textual (the scripture text provides the meaning) d. Narrative (use of stories to illustrate) e. Sermon series (spending multiple weeks on a topic) f. Bible book (spending multiple weeks on a Bible book) g. Challenging, appealing for action or change h. Other 9. Of the youth ministry priorities in our church, which five of the following does the incoming youth minister need to emphasize most? Check only five. a. Discipleship b. Mission activities c. Weekly collision (Wednesday night services/activities) d. Fifth Quarter e. Community Outreach f. Administration, including tasks related to the church office, finances and facility g. Prayer h. Planning and organizing youth activities such as Falls Creek and Super Summer i. Visitation j. Assisting in youth Sunday School curriculum and leadership development of teachers k. Building relationships in which youth care for one another and stay connected About You 10. What is your gender? a. Male b. Female 11. What is your current age? a. Under 12 b c d e f g h. 70 or more 12. What is your marital status? Check all that apply. a. Never married b. Currently married c. Separated or divorced d. Widowed 13. Do you have children under 18 living at home? a. Yes b. No

5 14. Circle the number that best describes your participation in the activities of this church Not very active Very Active Name (optional) 16. What church do you attend? (optional) 17. Would you like to be contacted by someone from Minco First Baptist Church? (optional) a. Yes b. No