Lafayette First Church of the Nazarene

Effectiveness of Children's Ministry Team
Parent Survey Results

Approximately 68% (14) of parents with children through 6th grade participated.
Most parents (35%) had Kindergarten and 1st grade students.
The remaining age groups had 11-15% of children in them.
71% of parents attended Sunday School regularly while only 64% of their children did.
No dominate reason for not attending Sunday School.
57% attended Caravan and most who did not had other commitments (parents &s; children).
Biblical knowledge was almost evenly split between "needs improvement" and "adequate for age".
Nearly all rated safety very satisfied or satisfied with no one listing any dissatisfaction.
Parents ranked the core values of the Strategic Children's Ministry Team:
1. Introducing relationship with Jesus
2. Security
3. Educate how to minister to others
4. Events supported by congregation
5. Children recognized by congregation
Most rated overall satisfaction very satisfied or satisfied with 2 each for neutral and dissatified.
Some commented more fellowship was needed. There already is a plan in place to address this.
There was some concern over Children's Worship Service. The effectiveness of the delivery, organization, and curriculum is currently being reviewed.