What do you look for in a church? (Please reply by 7/25/09)

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LynnJ

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I am writing an article and am conducting a survey among Christian teens to find out what is important to you about the church you go to. I recognize that many of you attend the same church as your parents. But, if choosing a church for you and your family were left up to you, what would you look for?

Please check as many of the following answers that are important to you and provide a brief description, if requested. If you have any additional comments on this topic, please include those as well.

__ Youth group
__ Social activities (please describe)
__ Size of church (fewer than 100 members / 101-300 / 301–600 / 601–1000 / over 1000)
__ Style of music (rock / contemporary / hymns / other) (praise team / band / choir)
__ Good sermons
__ Dress code (extremely casual / somewhat casual / dressy)
__ Denomination (which one?)
__ Sunday school
__ Bible studies
__ Prayer meetings
__ Friendly
__ Other (please describe)

I would like to compile the survey results within the next couple of weeks. So, please post your replies by July 25, 2009. Thanks so much for your help!

Lynn Jacobs
Nashville Christian Living Examiner
http://www.examiner.com/x-15808-Nashville-Christian-Living-Examiner
 
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starfield

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Jun 13, 2009
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__ Youth group
__ Social activities (movies, BBQs, Christmas party for the youths, etc )
__ Size of church (fewer than 100 members / 101-300 / 301–600 / 601–1000 / over 1000)
__ Style of music (rock / contemporary / hymns / other) (praise team / band / choir)
__ Good sermons
__ Dress code (extremely casual / somewhat casual / dressy)
__ Denomination (which one?)
__ Sunday school
__ Bible studies
__ Prayer meetings
__ Friendly
__ Other (please describe)

My choices are highlighted in red.
 
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Aya

Guest
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__ Youth group
__ Social activities (kinda wat starfeild said..movies,cook outs etc)
__ Size of church (fewer than 100 members / 101-300 / 301–600 / 601–1000 / over 1000)
__ Style of music (rock / contemporary / hymns / other) (praise team / band / choir) would b nice but i dont think this would happen
__ Good sermons
__ Dress code (extremely casual / somewhat casual / dressy)
__ Denomination (which one?)
__ Sunday school
__ Bible studies
__ Prayer meetings
__ Friendly
__ Other (being open, willing to try new things and welcomeing new ppl)

i thought i had to highlight my choices..so i did it in blue sry if i was wrong
 
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chooselife3

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_x_ Youth group
_x_ Social activities (please describe) (luncheons, retreats, vbs, picnics, homeschool support group)
_x_ Size of church (fewer than 100 members / 101-300 / 301–600 / 601–1000 / over 1000)
_x_ Style of music (rock / contemporary / hymns / other) (praise team / band / choir)
_x_ Good sermons
__ Dress code (extremely casual / somewhat casual / dressy)
_x_ Denomination (which one?) OPC preferably
_x_ Sunday school
_x_ Bible studies
__ Prayer meetings
_x_ Friendly
__ Other (please describe)
 
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imTastik

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__ Youth group
__ Social activities (please describe)
__ Size of church (fewer than 100 members / 101-300 / 301–600 / 601–1000 / over 1000) I've always loved bigger Churches as the Churches I've attended usually range from around 200-4000
__ Style of music (rock / contemporary / hymns / other) (praise team / band / choir)
__ Good sermons Not exactly good sermons but sermons that I understand and that don't go on for hours and hours
__ Dress code (extremely casual / somewhat casual / dressy)
__ Denomination (which one?)
__ Sunday school
__ Bible studies
__ Prayer meetings
__ Friendly
__ Other (please describe) I love a Church thats got a lot of passion, got a young congregation, different from other Churches such as Hillsong London (where I'd love to go) their Church is based in a West End theatre which is currently home to We Will Rock You so Hillsong London are able to put on huge shows as well as a Sunday service
 
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Praisedanceryoyo

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#6
__ Youth group
__ Social activities (Going to the beach, roller skating, movie night etc.)
__ Size of church (fewer than 100 members / 101-300 / 301–600 / 601–1000 / over 1000)
__ Style of music (rock / contemporary / hymns / other) (praise team / band / choir)
__ Good sermons
__ Dress code (extremely casual / somewhat casual / dressy)
__ Denomination (which one?)
__ Sunday school
__ Bible studies
__ Prayer meetings
__ Friendly
__ Other (please describe)
 
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LynnJ

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Thanks to all of you who responded to this survey. There are a few days left, so please post your responses.

GBU!
 
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