Women’s Ministry Survey

This survey has been used by churches to reach out to women in their congregation and their community in order to provide ministry that is Christ-centered, biblically based, and relevant to women’s lives today. If your women’s ministry is looking to offer a program that will provide opportunity for spiritual growth and meaningful mission projects, this survey will help you target the specific needs of your group.

Women’s Ministry Survey

Please take a few moments to answer these questions concerning women’s ministry at our church. Women’s ministry is about encouraging, enabling, and equipping women for the purpose of developing a closer relationship with Christ, the Church, and the community. Your input is vital in beginning a process of prayer and discernment for the specific spiritual needs of the women at _______________________United Methodist Church.

1. Age: __16-21 __21-30 __31-40 __41-50 __51-60 __61-70 __71 plus

 

2. Status: __Single __Married __Divorced __Widowed

 

3. Occupation: ________________________________

 

4. Preferred Time for women’s ministry meetings/events:

 

__Morning __Afternoons __Evenings

 

5. Preferred Day for women’s ministry meetings/events:

 

__Monday __Tuesday __Wednesday __Thursday __Friday __Saturday

 

6. Would you need baby-sitting services during women’s ministries meetings/events: _____

 

7. Are you currently or have you been involved in any of the following at ___________ UMC?

 

Regular worship attendance ___

Sunday School Class ___

United Methodist Women ___

Bible Study ___

Prayer Group ___

Other (please name) ______________

 

8. If you could have a need fulfilled by a women’s ministry program, what would it be?

(Check all that apply.)

Fellowship with women in my life stage ___

Fellowship with women of all ages ___

Introductory/short term Bible study ___

In-depth/long term Bible study ___

Single women’s ministry ___

Mentoring ministry ___

Annual women’s weekend retreat ministry ___

Special event ministry (i.e. Beth Moore, Women of Faith conferences) ___

Christian career women ministry ___

Abortion Recovery ministry ___

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) ministry ___

Community events ministry ___

Outreach ministry ___

Other _________________________________________________________

 

9. If you are not currently involved in church/women’s ministry, what barriers exist to your involvement? (Check all that apply.)

 

Times not convenient ___

Family/Work Demands ___

Health Issues ___

Transportation Issues ___

Financial Issues ___

Nothing offered of interest ___

Other __________________

 

1. What 3 things would make your life more meaningful?

 

Close, personal relationship with God ___

Close, personal Christian friendships ___

Learning to study the Bible ___

Setting specific spiritual goals ___

Better physical health ___

Better time management ___

Better marriage ___

Better prayer life ___

Stronger spiritual leadership in the home ___

Better relationships with children ___

Healing from past mistakes ___

Healthy finances ___

Finding a spouse ____

Career success ___

Better psychological/emotional health ___

Help with aging parents ___

Prayer/Accountability partner ___

 

1. Do you have a “passion” for participating in a women’s ministry in your church?

 

 

2. Would you be willing to serve on a women’s ministry steering team to see this “passion” fulfilled in your church? If so, please provide your name and phone number so we may contact you. If you would like this survey kept anonymous, please contact _____________ to express your interest in serving.

 

 

 

3. What mission projects both in our community and beyond would you like to see our Women’s Ministry become involved in?

 

 

4. If you could choose one goal that women’s ministries should attain, what would it be?

 

5. Contact information (not required):

 

Name:

Address:

Phone:

E-mail:

 

 

Thank you so much for your participation in this women’s ministry survey. It will be very beneficial in gathering information about the specific needs of the women in our church. It is our prayer that a vibrant, fruitful women’s ministry will glorify God and enrich the families of ______________United Methodist Church.