Survey

    Men’s Church Attendance Survey Draft

    As part of our effort to improve attendance and create activities which will attract men and their families back to church, a survey is planned to learn what is likely to cause men to attend. This is the first draft. If you have suggestions, please contact us.

    Screening / Background

    1. What is your age?
    • Under 25
    • 25–34
    • 35–44
    • 45–54
    • 55–64
    • 65–74
    • 75+

    1. Which best describes you?
    • Single
    • Married
    • Divorced
    • Widowed
    • Separated
    • In a committed relationship

    1. Do you have children?
    • Yes, living at home
    • Yes, grown children
    • No

    1. Which best describes your current religious identity?
    • Christian
    • Jewish
    • Muslim
    • Hindu
    • Buddhist
    • Spiritual but not religious
    • Agnostic
    • Atheist
    • No particular religion
    • Other


    Current Attendance

    1. How often do you currently attend church or religious services?
    • Weekly or more
    • Two or three times per month
    • Monthly
    • A few times per year
    • Rarely
    • Never

    1. Has your attendance changed in the past five years?
    • I attend more often
    • About the same
    • I attend less often
    • I stopped attending
    • I never attended regularly

    1. Do you participate in religious services online or by TV?
    • Weekly
    • Monthly
    • Occasionally
    • Rarely
    • Never

    Reasons for Attending

    1. If you attend church or religious services, what are your main reasons? Check all that apply.
    • Worship / relationship with God
    • Habit or tradition
    • Family expectation
    • Marriage or children
    • Friendship / community
    • Moral guidance
    • Practical teaching
    • Music
    • Service opportunities
    • Emotional support
    • A sense of purpose
    • Other
    1. What do you personally get from attending?
    • Strong benefit
    • Some benefit
    • Little benefit
    • No benefit
    • Not applicable

    1. What benefits matter most to you?
    • Spiritual growth
    • Better marriage / relationships
    • Better fatherhood
    • Friendship with other men
    • Guidance for life decisions
    • Emotional strength
    • Service to others
    • Intellectual learning
    • Moral accountability
    • Peace / hope
    • Other

    Reasons for Not Attending

    1. If you do not attend regularly, why not? Check all that apply.
    • I do not believe in God
    • I believe in God but not organized religion
    • I had a bad church experience
    • Church feels irrelevant to my life
    • I do not feel welcome
    • I disagree with church politics
    • I disagree with church teachings
    • I find services boring
    • I am too busy
    • Sunday morning is difficult
    • My spouse/family does not attend
    • I do not know anyone there
    • I feel judged
    • I prefer private spirituality
    • Health or mobility issues
    • Other

    1. What would make church more meaningful to you?
    • More practical teaching
    • More honest discussion
    • Less politics
    • Better music
    • Smaller groups
    • More service projects
    • Better men’s ministry
    • More intellectual depth
    • More openness to questions and doubt
    • More focus on family and relationships
    • More focus on real-life struggles
    • Other
    1. Have you ever left a church?
    • Yes
    • No
    1. If yes, what was the main reason?
    • Conflict
    • Leadership issue
    • Divorce / family change
    • Doctrinal disagreement
    • Political disagreement
    • Felt ignored or unneeded
    • Scandal or hypocrisy
    • Moved away
    • Lost faith
    • Other

    Men-Specific Questions

    1. Do you think churches understand the real pressures men face?
    • Very well
    • Somewhat
    • Not very well
    • Not at all
    • Not sure

    1. Which issues would you most want discussed with other men?
    • Marriage
    • Fatherhood
    • Work / retirement
    • Money pressure
    • Loneliness
    • Anger
    • Sexual temptation / pornography
    • Addiction
    • Grief
    • Aging
    • Purpose
    • Prayer
    • Faith and doubt
    • Friendship
    • Service
    • Other
    1. What format would you be most likely to attend?
    • Sunday worship
    • Men’s breakfast
    • Small discussion group
    • Bible study
    • Service project
    • Retreat
    • Online short message
    • Podcast / audio reflection
    • One-on-one mentoring
    • Interfaith men’s conversation
    • Social gathering with spiritual discussion
    • Other

    1. Would you attend a men’s group that was spiritual but not tied to formal church membership?
    • Yes
    • Maybe
    • No
    • Not sure
    1. What would make you trust a men’s spiritual group?
    • Honest conversation
    • Confidentiality
    • No pressure
    • Practical topics
    • Strong leadership
    • Clear Christian teaching
    • Openness to questions
    • Service to others
    • Friendship
    • Other

    1. In one sentence, what do churches most need to understand about men today?