Survey Results (Part 1)

Thanks for the responses in email, blog comments and Facebook. You've given me a lot to think about. Hopefully, reading each other's comments will give you something to think about too. Today I'm listing all the votes for 8-weeks. I'll cover the other votes in the next two posts.

The Question: After Easter, I'm doing a series on "The Story of Jesus" based on the Gospel of Mark. Tell me what you would prefer: an 8-week series that hits eight or so big points in the story of Jesus or a 15-20 week series that deals with more passages in the book?

Eight Week Series

  • Eight week
  • I would prefer an 8 week series :)  But either will be good!
  • I prefer an 8-week series after Easter and something lighter in the summer! :-) Thanks for asking.
  • I vote for 8 weeks, most people’s attention spans can’t handle 15-20 weeks
  • Tough question, Henry…I think for me I would prefer an 8 week series…
  • 8 week series....
  • 8 weeks. Better for my friends who are new to Five Oaks and new to faith.
  • My vote is an 8 week series.
  • my vote: 8 week series hitting the big points
  • 8 week that deals with the highpoints.
  • I like 8 weeks.
  • I would prefer an 8 week series - I like the indepth studies but a change is good after about that long. Just mho.
  • I'm torn.......... [2 hours later on Facebook] Ok I thought it. Personally I'd love 15-20 weeks but I think that long makes it harder for us to invite people that are interested in finding a church. My vote is 8.
  • Eight.....will finish out school year and then you can start a fresh one for summer

First-time Guest Comments

Here are the comments we get back from the cards we send first-time guests.

Hudson

  • The music needs to be more upbeat. Too many slow songs. Message is too early in set. Not enough time to get situated. Reponse time not something everyone enjoys. It’s for church people or people who are comfortable with their emotions. It’s a disengaging time of service. Those who are more reserved might feel uncomfortable. Campus Pastor does a great job with announcements and praying and engagement. Great church that’s welcoming and makes you want to come back.