Congregational Survey Results
The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown was asked to participate in a national congregational study last fall.
We all know that FPCG is a vibrant, active church that values diversity and an active expression of our faith in Jesus Christ.
But here are some interesting facts that came out of the survey:
* 41% of survey participants regularly take part in community service, social justice, or advocacy activities of our church. 26% take part in FPCG evangelism and outreach activities.
* 64% stated that worship services or activities of this congregation helped to a great extent with everyday living
* 93% of participants believe that FPCG church leaders encouraged them to find and use their gifts and skills at the church
The complete results for our congregation can be found by clicking here. We will soon be receiving an analysis of how our congregation compares to others in the country.
The survey was conducted by U.S. Congregations, a religious research group staffed by religious researchers and sociologists who are conducting the U.S. Congregational Life Survey. It is housed in the offices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in Louisville, Kentucky. U.S. Congregations believes, "Worshipers are what makes a congregation. And the attitudes, opinions, and perceptions of worshipers are essential to understanding congregations and religious life in the United States. Without focusing on worshipers we cannot identify a congregation's strengths or hope to find avenues for effective congregational change."