Findings in more detail -- Part 5

Next up: Findings #15 - 17 from BridgeDesign for Sylvania UCC, Findings:

Finding #15

Members are less confident that the congregation has adjusted well to the loss of the former pastor. 46% of members are on the fence on that question, scoring lower than 72% of the churches in the database. Members also indicated a lower level of readiness of the members to follow the leadership of a new pastor. When asked about the level of difficulty for the congregation in adjusting to the loss of the former pastor and accepting the leadership of the next pastor, staff members estimate a level of difficulty higher than any other church staff in the database.

Finding #16

Members indicate a relatively high level of comfort with the pace of the transition (77th percentile) and the way that members are being utilized in that transition process (82nd percentile).

Finding #17

Staff members at Sylvania UCC indicate a high level of morale with strengths in the areas of flexibility, working as a team, conflict management, and general management. Staff members appear to feel best about their work when they also feel that:

• There is not a disturbing level of conflict
• The staff is good at identifying and building on the strengths and gifts of staff members
• The assignment of work is fair and balanced between the needs of the church and the needs of individuals

Look for the Findings series to wrap up in our next post ... and plan to attend the forum on Sunday, January 22, 2 - 4 pm to hear more about our survey results. As always, questions and comments are welcomed!

-- Bonnie