The Rector Discernment Committee sincerely thanks everyone who took the time to complete the survey. The Congregation Assessment Tool© is a standard instrument that has been used with hundreds of churches. By using a standard instrument, our church will receive so much helpful data to use as we discern our next Rector.
Did you find it hard to imagine how the information you provided would be helpful to our search process? We get it! The information we will get in the survey report -- generated from the responses you gave -- is useful on a number of levels. It will help leaders get a comprehensive picture of where our church is now, while also guiding our leaders in determining the characteristics we need in our next Rector. The survey results will also help the team develop our church profile, a vital tool that enables us to find the right fit for CCE. And finally, the survey results will help our leadership manage the transition and provide a good foundation for the start-up of our next Rector.
A survey is a lot like a camera. It takes a picture of who we are as a church. Like a camera, it is very difficult to guess what a photograph looks like from simply looking at the camera. In the same way, it is difficult to realize the value of the snapshot taken of our church simply by looking at the questions in the survey. We invite you to join us in trusting the process and to pray for God's wisdom and guidance.
Are there questions you wish they had asked? Great! We want to hear them! Please reach out to any of the discernment committee members. They would love to hear from you. Personal contact information is listed in Realm, our online gathering place. If you need assistance in Realm, or would like to have contact information sent to you, please reach out to staff.
